Acute Behavioral Support Specialist — Direct Care & Safety

Dungarvin; Mora (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dungarvin is seeking staff to provide direct support in ABS group homes for individuals with complex mental health and behavioral needs. You will work in a highly structured, safety-focused environment, following behavior support and treatment plans, and participate in crisis prevention and de-escalation as trained.

The role involves documenting observations and health concerns using electronic systems, assisting with daily living tasks, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and family

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and either 3 years of experience with individuals with chronic and severe mental illness or a degree in a mental-health-related field.
• Must be at least 18 years old (some programs require 21+), valid driver's license and auto insurance, and basic computer skills for electronic documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental-health needs using person-centered approaches focused on safety, skill-building, and positive engagement.
• Support individuals per behavior support plans, treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and manual restraint procedures as trained.
• Maintain a clean, safe, structured living environment and assist with daily living skills, activities, transportation, and community engagement.
• Accurately document services, behavioral observations, health concerns, and program activities using electronic systems (T-logs, Therap, health tracking).
• Monitor behavioral changes, identify escalation indicators, and communicate with supervisors and team during crisis or safety situations.
• Assist with appointments, medication administration tasks (as allowed), and follow medical and nutrition plans; participate in team meetings and training.

Skills

Crisis de-escalation

Documentation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree in mental-health-related field

Tools

Therap

T-logs

Job description

Dungarvin is seeking staff to provide direct support in ABS group homes for individuals with complex mental health and behavioral needs. You will work in a highly structured, safety-focused environment, following behavior support and treatment plans, and participate in crisis prevention and de-escalation as trained.

The role involves documenting observations and health concerns using electronic systems, assisting with daily living tasks, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and family