Positive Support Specialist
Brooklyn Park, MN - USA
Job Summary
Position Overview:
As a member of Mainsls Wellness Team the Positive Support Specialist partners with individuals with developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health needs to improve quality of life through person-centered evidence-based behavioral supports. Working in homes and community settings this role implements Positive Support Plans teaches new skills provides coaching to support teams and collaborates with families and professionals to help people achieve meaningful outcomes.
In this role youll help people build new skills increase independence and experience greater success in their homes and communities through compassionate evidence-based support.
Ideal Candidate:
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships solving complex behavioral challenges collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and making a meaningful difference in peoples lives every day.
Why Mainsl
At Mainsl our vision is simple and powerful: A world where people live their lives with meaning and purpose.
We believe our employees are the foundation of that vision. Thats why weve been recognized as a Top Workplace for six consecutive yearsan honor based on employee feedback that reflects our commitment to purpose collaboration flexibility and professional growth.
Here youll join a collaborative Wellness Team that is passionate about person-centered care continuous learning and helping people live their lives with meaning and purpose.
Mainsl is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants.
Salary: $19.00 / hour
Work schedule: Part-Time 20 hours a week Day Hours
Your day-to-day work may include:
- Implement Positive Support Plans and behavioral interventions developed by Positive Support Professionals and Behavior Analysts.
- Teach and reinforce skill acquisition programs that increase independence and quality of life.
- Meet with families support teams and other stakeholders to review progress and identify opportunities for continued growth.
- Provide inputand feedback ontherapeutic interventions and data collection.
- Collect document and analyze behavioral data to monitor outcomes and support treatment planning.
- Provide coaching and modeling to direct support staff families and other team members using person-centered practices.
- Build collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to ensure consistent high-quality services.
- Maintain accurate documentation and billing in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Two years of supervised experience supporting individuals who exhibit challenging behaviors and co-occurring mental health needs
- Experience implementing behavioral or therapeutic interventions
- Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
- Associates degree in Human Services Social Work Psychology Nursing or a related field
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification or working toward certification
- Experience training or coaching others
- Knowledge of Positive Behavior Support person-centered practices and trauma-informed care
- Experience with personal safety training programs (PCMA MANDT or QBS Safety Care)
- Medical dental vision and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Education assistance and professional development opportunities
- Long-term disability insurance
- And more!
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
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