Direct Support Professional - 3rd shift, PT

Nexus Family Healing•Rochester, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Family Healing is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional for the Southeast Regional Crisis Center in Rochester, Minnesota. The role supports and reinforces clients’ therapeutic treatment plans by providing guidance and assistance with daily living and scheduled therapeutic activities. The position serves individuals experiencing mental health crises across southeast Minnesota and requires a respectful, inclusive, and professional approach when working with clients, families, and regional partners. This is an onsite, third-shift position scheduled from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., for 20 hours per week. Pay is $21.00 per hour, plus a $1.10-per-hour shift differential for hours worked between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. The worksite is 2121 Campus Dr SE, Rochester, MN.

Requirements

Meet the Mental Health Practitioner criteria defined in Minnesota Statutes section 245.462, subdivision 17.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a valid driver’s license and meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
Successfully pass a DHS criminal background check.
Ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals and communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
Openness to meeting the cultural needs of individuals and communities, including consideration of language, traditions, and values.
Demonstrate the ICARE behavioral competencies: innovation, compassion, agility, responsiveness, excellence, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in human services.

Responsibilities

Support clients in following daily schedules, including therapy and appointments.
Encourage clients to maintain personal hygiene and clean living spaces.
Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating respect, empathy, and professionalism.
Promote inclusivity and respect for clients’ backgrounds and identities.
Stay informed about each client’s treatment phase and adapt interactions accordingly.
Use therapeutic techniques within appropriate boundaries and document interventions.
Report concerns, including self-harm or other risks, to supervisors.
Lead or assist with group sessions and help develop behavior plans.
Attend and contribute to staff meetings.
Maintain safety in all environments, including during off-site activities.
Maintain professional boundaries and protect client confidentiality.
Collaborate with families to support treatment goals.
Welcome clients in crisis with empathy and professionalism.
Provide customer service and assist with clerical tasks.