Asleep Overnight Positive Support Specialist
About The Position
The Asleep Overnight Positive Support Specialist provides overnight guidance, encouragement, and support to help the person supported develop and implement a personal life plan, pursue personal goals, and build strengths, skills, and coping abilities. The position works assigned overnight hours and may sleep, generally for five hours, but must respond to concerns during the night and support individuals in the morning. The role provides structured continuity, working one-on-one or two-on-one to address situations, safeguard the people supported, team members, and public, and maintain a safe and secure environment in the home and community. As a team member, the specialist helps create a supportive lifelong home and partners with behavioral analysts, autism specialists, therapists, medical professionals, and others to balance personal preferences and goals with health, safety, and societal expectations; develop and implement support plans; collect and analyze data; and adjust medications and support plans based on collected data. This is a part-time asleep position every other Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with a 30-hour paid period.
Requirements
- High school degree, GED, or experience working with vulnerable populations required.
- Medication administration training required; it may be obtained after hire.
- First Aid training required; a CPR certificate may be required. These may be obtained after hire.
- MANDT training required.
- Knowledge and experience of behavior management techniques.
- Physical ability to implement positive support strategies and walk long distances.
- Bureau of Criminal Affairs background study clearance required.
- Driver’s license required, with a satisfactory driving record on a Motor Vehicle Check.
- Ability to read, write, and use a computer.
- Basic math and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to recognize boundaries and relate to a wide variety of people.
- Patience, self-control, self-direction, flexibility, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and ability to comply consistently with support plans.
- Knowledge of local community resources.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience and/or training with individuals with a maladaptive behavioral history.
- Comprehension of current Minnesota statutes 245D and Positive Behavior Supports.
Responsibilities
- Provide overnight guidance, encouragement, and support to help the person supported develop and implement a personal life plan and reach personal goals.
- Support the development of strengths, skills, and coping abilities.
- Respond to concerns during overnight hours and support individuals in the morning.
- Work one-on-one or two-on-one to address situations and ensure the safety of people supported, team members, and the public.
- Maintain a safe and secure environment in the home and community.
- Partner with behavioral analysts, autism specialists, therapists, medical professionals, and other professionals.
- Help balance personal preferences and goals with societal expectations, health, and safety.
- Develop and implement support plans.
- Collect and analyze data.
- Adjust medications and support plans based on data collected.
- Suggest and implement strategies to enhance services.
- Follow support plans consistently.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
