Positive Support Analyst (Mental Health and Behavioral Professional)
About The Position
Develop and implement programs and services to remediate behavioral and social problems for persons served. Positive Support Analyst must have competencies in areas related to: Behavior reduction/elimination strategies that promote least restrictive approved alternatives Data collection, tracking and reporting; demonstrated expertise with populations of mental health and cognitive impairments Ethical considerations related to behavioral services Functional assessment; measurement of behavior and interpretation of data Identifying desired outcomes and selecting intervention strategies to achieve desired outcomes. Training of frontline employees and supervisors Support plan monitoring and revisions Performing onsite assessments of clients in programs all over the state of Minnesota Conducting trainings and professional development for operation employees at all levels.
Requirements
- Group home experience strongly preferred.
- Must communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills.
- Experience with functional behavior assessment/functional behavior analysis.
- Experience in the development and implementation of affective/social skill lessons.
- Must have good decision-making and communication skills, be responsible, mature, flexible, and have management experience.
- Must be qualified in one of the following ways:
- Have four years of supervised experience working directly with people who exhibit challenging behaviors as well as co-occurring mental disorders and neurocognitive disorders; and meet one or more of the following requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree, master's degree, or PhD in a social services discipline
- Meet the qualifications of a mental health practitioner as defined in Minnesota Statutes 245.462, subdivision 17
- Board-certified behavior analyst or board-certified assistant behavior analyst by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement programs and services to remediate behavioral and social problems for persons served.
- Behavior reduction/elimination strategies that promote least restrictive approved alternatives
- Data collection, tracking and reporting
- Functional assessment; measurement of behavior and interpretation of data
- Identifying desired outcomes and selecting intervention strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
- Training of frontline employees and supervisors
- Support plan monitoring and revisions
- Performing onsite assessments of clients in programs all over the state of Minnesota
- Conducting trainings and professional development for operation employees at all levels.
Benefits
- Flexible full-time & part-time schedules
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (FT employees)
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) with up to 3% employer match after one year
- Paid Time Off (PTO) + PTO Donation Program
- Employee Assistance Program & Supplemental Insurance
- Paid training + Career Growth & Development opportunities
- Early paycheck access through TapCheck
- National brand discounts
- Statewide opportunities
- Mileage reimbursement
- Job mobility across all 15 Dungarvin states of service
- Company work vehicle provided (role dependent)
- Company tools provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
