Direct Support Professional - 1st shift

Nexus Family Healing; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Commute stipend

Job summary

Nexus Family Healing is actively hiring Direct Support Professionals for the Southeast Regional Crisis Center (SERCC) in Rochester, MN. You will support clients with daily living activities and reinforce the therapeutic treatment plan in a compassionate, respectful manner.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and cultural sensitivity, with a 20-hour workweek, first shift 7am-3:30pm, at the Rochester site. A diploma or degree in behavioral sciences is preferred, with licensing and background

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in human services or related field.
• 21 years of age or older with valid driver's license.
• Must pass DHS background check and meet regulatory criteria.
• Ability to engage diverse communities with sensitivity and respect.
• Qualifications align with MN Statutes 245.462 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support clients according to the therapeutic treatment plan.
• Assist with daily living activities and scheduled therapy.
• Promote inclusivity and professional conduct with clients.
• Document interventions and report safety concerns to supervisors.
• Provide front desk and administrative support as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred (human services)

21+ years of age

Valid driver's license

DHS background check

Build relationships with diverse individuals

Open to meeting cultural needs

30+ college credits + 2000 hours supervised

4000 hours supervised experience

Currently enrolled in behavioral sciences graduate program

Bachelor's or Master's in behavioral sciences + practicum

Job description

Description

Nexus Family Healing is actively hiring mental health Direct Support Professionals for the Southeast Regional Crisis Center (SERCC) in Rochester, MN!

In this role, you will support and reinforce the therapeutic treatment plan of clients by providing guidance, assistance, and direction to clients in their daily living activities and scheduled therapeutic activities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about mission-driven work while aligning communities and regional partners to provide the right kind of care for individuals experiencing mental health crises across southeast Minnesota.

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

Schedule & Pay:

• 1st shift: 7am-3:30pm, rotating weekends
• $21.00 per hour
• Part-time, 20 hours per week
• Up to $400 bi-weekly commute stipend for employees driving 45+ miles one way!
• Onsite at 2121 Campus Dr SE, Rochester, MN

Position Summary: The Direct Support Professional is responsible for establishing, implementing, and reinforcing the therapeutic treatment plan of clients by providing guidance, assistance, and direction to clients in their daily living activities and scheduled therapeutic activities.

Primary responsibilities:

Program Oversight & Supervision

• Support clients in following daily schedules, including therapy and appointments
• Encourage personal hygiene and clean living spaces
• Act as a positive role model, showing respect, empathy, and professionalism
• Promote inclusivity and respect for all backgrounds and identities

Treatment Support

• Stay informed about each client’s treatment phase and adapt interactions accordingly
• Use therapeutic techniques within boundaries and document interventions
• Report concerns like self-harm or other risks to supervisors
• Lead or assist in group sessions and help develop behavior plans
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings

Client Safety & Teamwork

• Ensure safety in all environments, including off-site activities
• Maintain professional boundaries and protect client confidentiality
• Collaborate with families to support treatment goals

Front Desk & Administrative Support

• Welcome clients in crisis with empathy and professionalism
• Provide excellent customer service and assist with clerical tasks

Requirements

Required Education and Licensure:

• Qualified candidates are required to meet the Mental Health Practitioner criteria as defined in MN Statutes section 245.462, subdivision 17 located at https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/245.462
• Bachelor's Degree preferred (human services)
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Valid driver's license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements
• Must successfully pass a DHS criminal background check
• Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
• Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.

To qualify, candidates must meet one of the following:

• 30+ college credits in behavioral sciences + 2000 hours of supervised related experience or practicum/internship
• 4,000 hours of supervised related experience with mental health populations
• Currently enrolled in a behavioral sciences graduate program with assigned clinical training
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in behavioral sciences + practicum/internship

ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate.
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions will be focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives - including your own!