Trauma-Informed Support Specialist – Intensive Community Care

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Moorhead (MN); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Excellent benefits package (medical, d

PTO, holidays, float days

Training paid at full wage

Professional development opportunities

ALIVE Workplace culture

Diversity and inclusion

Strong organizational reputation

Résumé du poste

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking Positive Support Specialists (PSS) to work in Intensive Community Residential Services (ICRS) programs. You will support individuals with complex medical, behavioral, and mental health needs using a person-centered approach to help them achieve meaningful goals while ensuring safety for clients and staff.

The role emphasizes independence in daily living skills, advocacy, accurate record-keeping, and crisis management.

Qualifications

• Minimum education is a high school diploma, preference for a degree in a field relevant to this role.
• Minimum experience is 1–2 years of working with people with complex needs; preference for 3–5 years.
• Must be cleared by a Bureau of Criminal Affairs (BCA) background study and have a driver's license; a Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) is required.
• Must physically be able to stand, squat, bend, or walk for long periods of time; ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsabilités

• Assist individuals to be more independent in performing essential life skills such as meal preparation, personal hygiene and navigating the community.
• Advocate for the people supported in rights, medical care, and in the community.
• Complete necessary documentation and record-keeping every shift.
• Manage crisis situations safely and effectively; training for Positive Behavioral Supports and manual restraints provided.
• Engage in trauma-informed care daily.

Connaissances

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Knowledge of local community resources

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking Positive Support Specialists (PSS) to work in Intensive Community Residential Services (ICRS) programs. You will support individuals with complex medical, behavioral, and mental health needs using a person-centered approach to help them achieve meaningful goals while ensuring safety for clients and staff.

The role emphasizes independence in daily living skills, advocacy, accurate record-keeping, and crisis management.