Lead DSP Behavior Specialist - Lotus View

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres•Eden Prairie, MN

10d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Direct Support Professional Behavior Specialist assists clients with all the activities of daily living, personal cares, and program implementation. This role is responsible for the daily well-being and safety of the clients, while ensuring adequate supervision. The specialist will also assist with household maintenance and housekeeping and is responsible for various tasks to support the home. Mount Olivet Rolling Acres (MORA) is a diverse and inclusive nonprofit that has supported adults, seniors, and children with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, as well as age-related and chronic medical conditions for over 50 years in the Twin Cities metro. MORA provides an array of services including Adult Day Services, Contracted Case Management, Community Supports, over 30 Residential Homes, Respite, Therapeutic Recreation, Training for Guardians & Families, and a Discover Summer Daytime Programming for Youth with Disabilities. Their Metro Crisis Coordination Program (MCCP) offers a safety net of crucial and cost-effective services for adults and children.

Requirements

Must pass 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.
Must be able to successfully meet company’s physical job demands.
If using own vehicle for company business, must have a current valid driver’s license and must have insurance as required by state law.
Successful completion of Medication Administration class with a score of 80% or greater, regularly passes medications using correct procedure without error.
Ability to use the computer and do so in alignment with client needs and company procedures.

Nice To Haves

Interest and/or experience in working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a mental health capacity.
3-5 years of experience with clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs.
3-5 years of experience in Positive Supports and mental health outcomes.
Proven leadership skills.
Strong ability to work with and support a team in understanding client mental health needs and working closely with the IDT and MORA team (PC, PS, Nurse, PD).

Responsibilities

Assists clients with daily cares, medical needs and supports, ADLs and mental health supports.
Assists individuals with a daily routine, providing opportunities for choice and presenting creative options as needed. The daily routine includes, but is not limited to: hygiene, domestic tasks, leisure time usage, grooming, socializing, budgeting, money usage, safety and health, studying, homework completion if applicable, and participating as a member of the community.
Plan and implement recreation, leisure and community activities.
Drives to/from and accompanies client/s at appointments and community activities using a company vehicle during all hours of operation.
Assists individuals supported in establishing and maintaining community relationships and facilitating friendships.
Demonstrates an understanding of the person as a unique individual and how to implement programs in accordance with the Coordinated Service and Support Plan (CSSP), Coordinated Service and Support Plan Addendum (CSSP-A), and Individual Abuse Prevention Plan.
Provides person-centered services demonstrated through practice, action, and language.
Maintains a working knowledge of person(s) history, skills, areas of vulnerabilities, habilitation plans, and emergency procedures.
Participates in the support team process; assists with developing, and implementing goals.
Maintains and performs proper administration and documentation of all prescribed medication, treatments, diets, and/or exams, or as otherwise directed by the CSSP and CSSP-A.
Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA and MORA policies and procedures.
Prepare meals following planned menu for clients in the home and complete weekly food ordering as needed and/or scheduled.
Assists with daily housekeeping and household maintenance.
Completes house quality improvement assessments and addresses identified issues as needed.
Ensures adequate supervision of clients, including remaining on shift until a replacement employee arrives.
Works harmoniously with and shows respect to all internal and external individuals.
Communicates effectively with others at work verbally and in writing, using the primary spoken language of clients in the home.
Completes all mandatory training either determined by MORA or 245D regulations.
Reads and follows company policies and procedures.
Remains awake at all times unless working an assigned sleeping shift.
Documents program data and daily log information accurately and in a timely fashion.
Collaborate with the team to complete other duties as assigned or as needed.
Responsible for training new staff on client Mental Health Outcomes, positive support strategies, behavior programming, and information specific to client mental health diagnoses.
Works with the Program Supervisor and Positive Supports Manager on creation and updates to Mental Health Outcomes.
Completes training on specific mental health diagnoses for clients supported.
Works with the Program Coordinator to ensure staff are logging data on behavioral and mental health programming.

Benefits

Medical insurance with company sponsored health reimbursement account and health savings account
Dental insurance
Life insurance; employee, spouse, and children’s coverage options
Long-term disability
Flexible spending; medical and dependent care
403B retirement plans that match after 1 year of employment
Paid time off up to 3 weeks annually which increases after the first year of employment
Opportunity for usage of our private vacation property west of Duluth (McGregor, MN)
Awards for outstanding employee performance and promotion opportunities
Generous tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities!
Many opportunities for advancement. Mount Olivet Rolling Acres promotes from within.