Community Support Professional

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres•Chanhassen, MN

About The Position

Community Support Professionals offer care, guidance, and supervision to individuals living independently or with their families who have a diagnosed disability, traumatic brain injury, or mental health needs. Services are provided in clients’ homes and/or in the community, helping with daily living and domestic tasks, community activities, and direct supervision, instruction, or support as needed. This position offices in Chanhassen. Mount Olivet Rolling Acres (MORA) is a diverse and inclusive nonprofit that has supported adults, seniors, and children with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, age-related conditions, and chronic medical conditions in the Twin Cities metro for over 50 years. Its services include Adult Day Services, Contracted Case Management, Community Supports, residential homes, Respite, Therapeutic Recreation, training for guardians and families, daytime summer programming for youth with disabilities, and the Metro Crisis Coordination Program.

Requirements

Pass the Department of Human Services background check and maintain qualified status.
Must not be excluded from working in government health programs by the Office of Inspector General.
Successfully meet the company’s physical job demands.
Have a valid current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance as required by state law.
Be able to use a computer in alignment with client needs and company procedures.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience with clients with intellectual or developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and/or mental health needs.
Interest in supporting clients with intellectual or developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and/or mental health needs.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with daily care, activities of daily living, and/or mental health supports.
Support individuals in identified areas of need and offer choices and creative options, including with hygiene, domestic tasks, leisure, grooming, socializing, budgeting, money usage, safety and health, medical appointments, homework when applicable, and community participation.
Help individuals develop and maintain skills for independent living, with a focus on health, safety, and engagement in daily activities.
Plan and implement recreation, leisure, and community activities with clients.
Drive clients to and from appointments and community activities and accompany them, using an employee’s personal vehicle or a company vehicle when available.
Help individuals establish and maintain community relationships and friendships.
Implement programs in accordance with the Support Plan, Support Plan Addendum, and Individual Abuse Prevention Plan, recognizing each person as an individual.
Provide person-centered services through practice, actions, and language.
Maintain working knowledge of clients’ histories, skills, vulnerabilities, support plans, and emergency procedures.
Participate in the support team process and assist with developing and implementing goals.
Administer and document prescribed medication, treatments, and diets as directed by support plans.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and MORA policies and procedures.
Work respectfully and harmoniously with internal and external individuals.
Communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing; use the client’s primary spoken language when working directly with them.
Complete mandatory training required by MORA or 245D regulations.
Read and follow company policies and procedures.
Follow processes and procedures related to Electronic Visit Verification.
Accurately and promptly document program data and client billing information.
Collaborate with the Community Supports staff team and complete other duties as assigned or needed.