Residential Behavioral Support Specialist

Dungarvin; Spring Valley (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dungarvin is seeking compassionate staff to provide direct support in Acute Behavioral Services (ABS) group homes. You will work with individuals with complex behavioral and mental-health needs, implementing individualized plans and maintaining a safe living environment.

Responsibilities include documenting observations, supporting daily living tasks, and participating in crisis prevention and de-escalation as trained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3 years minimum of experience working with individuals with chronic and severe mental illness OR a degree in a mental-health-related field.
• Must be at least 18 years of age; some programs require employees to be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use electronic documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with intensive behavioral and mental-health needs, using person-centered approaches focused on safety, skill-building, and positive engagement.
• Support individuals in accordance with behavior support plans, treatment plans, crisis-prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and manual restraint procedures as trained.
• Maintain a clean, safe, structured living environment; assist with daily living skills, household tasks, activities, transportation, and community engagement.
• Accurately document services, behavioral observations, health concerns, and program activities using electronic systems (T-logs, Therap, health tracking).
• Monitor behavioral changes, identify escalation indicators, and communicate proactively with supervisors and team members during crisis or safety situations.
• Support family and personal contacts, assist with appointments, medication administration tasks (as allowed), and follow all medical and nutrition plans.
• Participate in team meetings, provide feedback on individuals\' needs, and assist in training new staff while modeling positive, professional behavior.
• Maintain home safety, follow emergency procedures, and ensure compliance with protocols and individual support plans.

Skills

Crisis management

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree in mental-health field

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Dungarvin is seeking compassionate staff to provide direct support in Acute Behavioral Services (ABS) group homes. You will work with individuals with complex behavioral and mental-health needs, implementing individualized plans and maintaining a safe living environment.

Responsibilities include documenting observations, supporting daily living tasks, and participating in crisis prevention and de-escalation as trained.