Positive Behavior Support Specialist

Join our Positive Support Services Team!

Part-Time Positive Behavior Support Specialist

Or

Full-Time Opportunity, 25 Hours Positive Behavior Support Specialist paired with 15 hours Direct Support Professional

Positive Support Services promotes community participation, person-centeredness and inclusion. We serve people with disabilities who have been approved for waivered services in home- and community-based settings. Services will provide positive support strategies to promote and increase skills and self-determination for those striving to improve their quality of life.

This position will provide direct support to client, staff, and/or family with positive support services, which consists of implementing the behavioral plans, collecting and recording behavioral data.

Must meet one of the following criteria:

• Associate degree in a social services discipline or nursing
  OR
• Two years of supervised experience working with people who exhibit challenging behavior as well as co-occurring mental disorders and neurocognitive disorders.

Must have the ability to complete required hours of training and demonstrate competencies related to Minn. R. 9544.0040 and Minn. R. 9544.0020, subp. 47 within the first ninety (90) days of hire.

Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, car insurance, and must meet insurability standards. Must be able to meet all employment requirements, defined by CCRI's policy and procedure manual.

What are the hours?

• Monday-Friday, must have availability of 2-7 P.M., 25 hours per week.
• Flexible scheduling, if paired with Direct Support Professional hours each week.

• Rewarding work
• Flexible schedule
• Reimbursement for mileage and activity
• A 4% match on 401k contributions
  (immediately 100% vested and available after one year of employment)
• Positive and fun work environment
• Employee referral bonus program
• Casual dress code
• Tuition assistance/scholarship opportunities including the national Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits
  
  • Full benefits (with full-time)
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Personal day

What should you bring?

• A desire to help people
• A willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong writing skills
• Organizational skills
• Leadership skills
• Intermediate computer skills
• Customer service skills
• Creativity
• The ability to work well with others and show a positive attitude

Open until filled.

For questions, please contact Shelly Thompson, HR Director at 218-331-2028 or [email protected].  

AA/EOE