Community Support Professional

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres•Chanhassen, MN

About The Position

Community Support Professionals provide care, guidance, and supervision to people living independently or with their families who have a diagnosed disability, traumatic brain injury, or mental health needs. Services take place 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 nonprofit serving adults, seniors, and children with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, and age-related or chronic medical conditions in the Twin Cities metro. Its services include Adult Day Services, Contracted Case Management, Community Supports, residential homes, respite, therapeutic recreation, training for guardians and families, youth summer programming, and Metro Crisis Coordination Program services. The role assists clients with daily care, activities of daily living, and mental health supports; helps individuals work toward independent living; and supports participation in recreation, appointments, and community activities. The professional follows each person’s support plans and emergency procedures, contributes to the support team process, and completes required documentation, medication-related duties, training, and electronic visit verification procedures. The hourly rate is $21. The role is part-time, with two listed weekly schedules: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 3:15 p.m.–5:30 p.m. for a community-based fitness-goals client in Chanhassen; or Tuesday and Thursday, 4 p.m.–6 p.m. for an at-home, high-medical-needs client in Waconia. Some scheduling flexibility may be available depending on client needs, and additional hours may be available.

Requirements

Pass the Department of Human Services background check and maintain qualified status.
Not be excluded from working in government health programs by the Office of Inspector General.
Be able to 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 areas of identified need, including hygiene, domestic tasks, leisure, grooming, socializing, budgeting and money use, safety and health, medical appointments, homework when applicable, and community participation.
Help individuals develop and maintain independent-living skills, maximizing health, safety, and engagement in daily activities.
Plan and implement recreation, leisure, and community activities with clients.
Drive to and from, and accompany clients to, appointments and community activities using a personal vehicle or a company vehicle when available.
Help individuals establish and maintain community relationships and friendships.
Implement programs in accordance with support plans, support plan addenda, and individual abuse prevention plans.
Provide person-centered services through practice, actions, and language.
Maintain 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 medications, treatments, and diets as directed by the support plan and support plan addendum.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and MORA policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, using the client’s primary spoken language when working directly with them.
Complete mandatory MORA or 245D training and follow company policies and procedures.
Follow electronic visit verification processes and procedures.
Accurately and promptly document program data and client billing information.
Collaborate with the Community Supports staff team and perform other duties as assigned or needed.