- Ability to work in fast paced environment (crisis home) and work with a variety of Individuals diagnosed with severe intellectual disabilities such as Autism to severe mental health.
- Locate, read, understand, and implement all Wingspan Life Resources policies, procedures, and Incident and Emergency procedures for the site.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Program Abuse Prevention plan and of the individual's background, skills, program plans, SMA, CSSPA, and IAPP.
- Takes initiative when responding to a crisis, ability to quickly problem solve and or de-escalate situations and monitor the safety of individuals and provide support and supervision in a therapeutic manner with the least restrictive methods of intervention.
- Document methods, progress, and results of all service delivery and interventions with measurable, factual data.
- Implements formal/informal crisis plans, program plans and/or behavioral objectives using person-centered planning.
- Enable individuals to make choices in all areas of their lives. Encourage use of public resources and recreational facilities; provide community integration opportunities.
- Assist individuals with daily routines including, but not limited to, household tasks; cooking and eating; individual self-care such as bathing, showering, or brushing teeth; socializing; use of leisure time; health and safety; money management; and behavior management.
- Provide transportation to appointments and activities on a daily basis.
- Maintain documentation, record keeping and participate in meetings and complete required training.
- 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Three years' experience working with individuals with disabilities and mental illness and/or a degree in Psychology or Social Services with one-year experience.
- One-year experience working with individuals with high behaviors.
- Ability to clearly communicate, read, and writing skills adequate to write narrative documentation in grammatically correct sentences.
- Must be comfortable with and willing to assist with client's personal cares such as bathing, showering, brushing teeth, etc.
- Must be comfortable using a computer
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50lb
- Ability to complete tasks such as shoveling, mowing, vacuuming, shopping, and pushing a wheelchair.
- A valid Driver's License, reliable transportation with proof of auto insurance, and the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Check.
- The ability to successfully pass a background check as determined by the Department of Human Services.
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Mental Health DSP - Minneapolis, United States - Wingspan Life Resources
Description
Mental Health DSP - $22.40/hr
Wingspan Life Resources has current part-time and on-call openings for qualified candidates to join our outstanding team of Mental Health Direct Support Professionals (MHDSP) at our Crisis Home in Inver Grove Heights.
The MHDSP provides support and supervision to clients with disabilities and/or mental illness that are in need of crisis intervention services and/or behavioral programming to rehabilitate and transition clients back to permanent housing.
Some openings may include sleep and awake overnight shifts depending on availability.There are no overnight openings at this time.
New Hire Incentive Bonus:
New hires can also take advantage of our $1500 sign-on bonus for all of our DSP positions: $500 after the first 4 months of service, $500 again after 8 months, and an additional $500 after 1 year.
Generous Benefits Package:
Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more are offered: PTO Accrual, Company Paid Life, Short-term, Long-term disability insurance, and enrollment in our 401(k) plan fully vested and matched at 4%.
Employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more are offered: Medical and Dental Insurance, PTO Accrual, Company Paid Life, Short-term, Long-term disability insurance, and enrollment in our 401(k) plan fully vested and matched at 4%.
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About:
Founded in 1973, Wingspan Life Resources is a growing and dynamic nonprofit organization that provides services to people with developmental and other disabilities in residential homes, a Crisis Respite Center, and In-Home programs throughout the Twin Cities.
Choosing to become a Mental Health Direct Support Provider at Wingspan Life Resources can make a difference in the lives of some very special people.
As an employee of Wingspan, you will be a part of one of the most respected organizations and participate in a variety of unique and rewarding opportunities serving people with disabilities in the Minneapolis and St.
Paul areas.Wingspan Life Resources is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other basis protected by law.
We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, benefits, termination, or any other condition of employment.
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