Positive Support Services Specialist

CCRI (Creative Care for Reaching Independence); Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan (HDHP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental

Vision

401k with match

Job summary

CCRI (Creative Care for Reaching Independence) is hiring a Full-Time Positive Support Services Specialist in Moorhead, MN. The role focuses on promoting community participation, person-centeredness, and inclusion for individuals with disabilities under waivered services, in home and community settings.

The PSS Specialist prepares functional behavior assessments and implements transition and support plans, while collecting data to assess service effectiveness and training staff to implement plans

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a social services discipline or nursing is required, or equivalent two years of supervised experience.
• Must pass First Aid and CPR competencies.
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing individualized functional behavior assessments.
• Implement PSS transition plans and support plans for clients.
• Provide training to Direct Support Professionals, caregivers or parents/guardians.

Skills

First Aid

CPR

Transportation required

Education

Associate degree in social services or nursing

2+ years supervised experience with challenging behavior

Job description

Join our growing Positive Support Services Team!

Full-Time Positive Support Services Specialist

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

The Positive Support Services Specialist supports the preparation of individualized functional behavior assessments and implements PSS transition plans and/or support plans for clients. The PSS Specialist contributes to evaluating the effectiveness of services by collecting data as requested and collaborating with PSS team members to evaluate opportunities for improvement. The PSS Specialist provides training to the Direct Support Professional, caregiver or parent/guardian to ensure support plans are implemented as recommended.

Qualifications

• Associates 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. AND 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 pass First Aid competency and CPR competency.

Must have dependable transportation, a current driver's license, car insurance and a driving record that meets our insurability standards. Must be able to meet all employment requirements, defined by CCRI's policy and procedure manual.

What are the hours?

• 40 hours per week
• Flexible Monday-Friday, with availability of 8 A.M. to 6 P.M.

What's in it for you?

• Rewarding work
• Reimbursement for mileage and activity
• Positive and fun work environment
• Employee referral bonus program
• Casual dress code
• Tuition assistance/scholarship opportunities including the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits
  • Health Plan (HDHP)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Voluntary term life insurance
  • A 4% match on 401k contributions (immediately 100% vested and available after one year of employment)
  • Paid vacation and sick time

What should you bring?

TEAM FIRST. Our team will only be successful if we are first in service to each other. Starting each day with the mindset "how can I help you today?" will lead to an environment of cooperation, support, appreciation- and fun!

TRUSTED ADVOCATE. Our clients rely on us to use our expertise to understand their needs and to apply our knowledge to help them get the best result, and to stand with them in their growth and discomfort.

EXTREME PATIENCE. We work with people with a variety of personalities and abilities- at times, under pressure. It's imperative to remain patient and kind in all interactions, to offer grace, and to express frustrations in a private and professional way, when necessary.

BOLD INITIATIVE. See something new? Don't know the next step? Start by asking questions, gathering as much information as possible, and consulting resources to identify a next step or solution to design a path forward.

ENTHUSIASTIC ADAPTABILITY. In our ever-changing world, the only certainty is change. Each client is unique, and our organization is constantly evolving, necessitating the ability to quickly and enthusiastically adapt to new circumstances.

Open until filled.

CCRI is located in Moorhead, Minnesota across the river from Fargo, North Dakota.

AA/EOE