Direct Support Professional - Hampshire Park

Pinnacle Services, Inc.; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

MN Paid Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

PTO (3 weeks/year for first 2 years)

Job summary

Pinnacle Services, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals in Golden Valley, MN to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs in a residential setting. Roles include meal prep, activities, personal care, behavior support, and medication administration, with multiple shifts available.

We offer full-time and part-time roles with benefits for full-time employees and a supportive, caregiver-focused work environment in the Minneapolis metro area.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Background check cleared.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Diabetes and glucose monitoring capability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Follow established protocols and positive support plans.
• Ability to manage mood/behavior changes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Meal planning and preparation.
• Facilitation of community activities using company vehicles.
• Assist with personal and medical cares.
• Behavior management.
• Medication administration.

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year experience with dual diagnosis (DD/SPMI)

Job description

Job Type

Full Time and Part Time shifts available

Description

Pinnacle Services is seeking dedicated, caring individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals at our Golden Valley location! Our Direct Support Professionals have the ability to assist persons served with developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and behavioral issues in a residential setting providing support and encouragement to work towards outcomes and goals to gain life skills. We have a variety of full time and part time shifts available throughout the metro area.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Meal planning/preparation
• Facilitation of community activities by using company vehicles
• Assisting with personal and medical cares (helping with dressing, bathing, etc.)
• Behavior management
• Medication administration

Available Shifts

• Mornings - 6am-2pm
• Evenings - 2pm-10pm
• Overnights (Awake) - 10pm-6am

Salary Description

Direct Support Professional: $22.00/hour
$16.00/hour for awake overnight shifts

Benefits

Part-Time Employees

• Sick and Safe Time

Full-Time Employees

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• MN Paid Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• PTO (3 weeks/year for first 2 years)

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Have a passion for helping others and is willing to assist persons served with their varying needs
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must successfully clear a background check
• Current driver's license, current auto insurance, reliable transportation and an acceptable driving record determined by Pinnacle Services policy. Unacceptable driving record will result in reduction of placement options
• Diabetes and glucose monitoring
• Ability to refrain from power struggles at all times
• Excellent verbal communication skills to avoid misinterpretation and misunderstanding
• Excellent written communication skills to properly complete daily documentation, incident reports, ect.
• Ability to maintain clear and appropriate boundaries with individual served; be friendly, yet remain professional in the role
• Ability to strictly follow established protocols and positive support plan
• Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to adjust approach quickly in response to mood or behavior changes
• Ability to avoid bribes and rewards in response to challenging behavior

Education/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or at least 1 year experience working with people with dual diagnosis (Developmental Disability (DD) and Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI))
• If high school diploma or GED, must also have 6 months experience working with dual diagnosis (DD/SPMI)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous direct care experience
• CPR/AED certified (will train if missing qualification)
• Experience with Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Reactive-Attachment Disorder (RAD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)