Empowering Direct Support Professional (Behavioral Health)

Thrive Behavioral Network; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Behavioral Network in Bemidji, MN is looking for a Primary Direct Support Professional to join Sprucewoods West. You will help residents build self-confidence, implement individual care plans, and complete daily and periodic documentation to track progress.

Responsibilities include engaging residents in positive activities, assisting with personal funds, coordinating with the Program Director and staff, and promoting a safe, supportive living environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of work experience at the current program(s).
• Demonstrated written, oral, and computer skills.
• Sensitivity to the needs of persons with disabilities.
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Provide an atmosphere that will stimulate resident's development of self-confidence and self-worth.
• Be responsible as a Direct Support Professional on duty for residents including program development, daily goal work, and proper documentation.
• Be active with residents at all appropriate times, stimulating positive social interactions.
• Provide education and assistance to residents in managing resident’s personal funds.
• Complete daily, weekly, quarterly and annual documentation for all residents.
• Provide a positive, supportive atmosphere toward residents and other staff.
• Maintain open and honest communication with the Program Director and other staff, promoting the concepts of teamwork and support.
• Assist the Program Director in administrative duties and program development which may include staff scheduling, payroll and timesheets, recording client information from referrals, filing and record-keeping for licensing reviews, program and activities schedule.
• Be the Primary Direct Support Professional on duty for residents including program development, daily goal work, and proper documentation.
• Discuss and provide skill-building techniques for issues concerning the residents as they occur.
• Assist residents in completing designated goals and objectives as outlined in the resident's individual care plans and reviews.
• Be involved in providing services as CSSP documentation has identified with implementation of Supports to assist with individuals chosen Outcomes.
• Provide a positive, supportive atmosphere toward residents and other staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-maintained environment in resident living and staff areas.
• Oversee resident domestic responsibilities, educating and assisting them as needed to promote self-worth.

Skills

18 years of age or older

Written skills

Oral skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Disability sensitivity

Cooperative work

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Thrive Behavioral Network in Bemidji, MN is looking for a Primary Direct Support Professional to join Sprucewoods West. You will help residents build self-confidence, implement individual care plans, and complete daily and periodic documentation to track progress.

Responsibilities include engaging residents in positive activities, assisting with personal funds, coordinating with the Program Director and staff, and promoting a safe, supportive living environment.