Primary Direct Support Professional- Sprucewoods West

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

Primary Direct Support Professional- Sprucewoods West

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Who we are: Thrive Behavioral Network! If you want to join an AMAZING Behavioral Healthcare Team, whether just starting out or have been a professional in the field for decades check us out and keep reading!

The People: We have built amazing teams of healthcare workers who are compassionate, out-of-the-box thinkers, who come to work everyday to knowing that their job will throw them in a few different directions and they like that! We employ people who genuinely like other people, and who embrace differences. You will soon find yourself immersed in a strong team atmosphere where support is in abundance.

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.
• Demonstrate, uphold and support the policies, procedures and philosophy of this facility and organization.
• Assist the Program Director in administrative duties and program development which may include, but is not limited to:
  • Staff scheduling
  • Reviewing payroll and timesheets
  • Recording client information from referrals
  • Filing and record-keeping for licensing reviews
  • Program and activities schedule
• Be responsible, as 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.

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older
• Must possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must have at least 6 months of work experience at the current program(s).
• Must maintain a “3 – Meets Expectations” or higher in all areas on the Annual Employee Performance Evaluation.
• Demonstrated written, oral, and computer skills.
• Sensitivity to the needs of persons with disabilities.
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.

Position Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Must possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must have at least 6 months of work experience at the current program(s).
• Must maintain a “3 – Meets Expectations” or higher in all areas on the Annual Employee Performance Evaluation.
• Demonstrated written, oral, and computer skills.
• Sensitivity to the needs of persons with disabilities.
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Position Primary Direct Support Professional

Number of Openings 1

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager(s)

Req Number HEA-26-00122

Location SW West Mens APT

About the Organization The mission of Thrive Behavioral Network is to provide innovative, safe and accessible healthcare services for individuals with disabilities. By improving quality of life through a variety of residential, outpatient, and community services while focusing on respecting individual care needs, we foster choice, hope and independence for all people.

Rule 36 Limited Partnerships of Duluth first formed in 1992 and operated three group homes throughout Minnesota. Since then Rule 36 Limited Partnerships of Duluth has been renamed and rebranded to Thrive Behavioral Network, LLC and our company has grown, both in size and services. Today we operate 26 programs across the state and provide services for disabled individuals. We provide person-centered in-patient and out-patient care, as well as mobile crisis services.

This position is currently accepting applications.