Behavior Support Specialist

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Job description Title: Behavior Specialist

Our mission is to improve lives by providing individualized homecare services and support people living at home. We know the care each person needs are unique, and we have built a large variety of services to provide the best person-centered care for our clients to lead fuller lives at home.

Lotus Care LLC is a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace in which all employees are valued and respected and can bring themselves to work. Our employees reflect the demographics of the communities we serve, and we are committed to modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion within our industry.

Lotus Care LLC Offers:

• Work/Life Flexibility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off Options
• Free Mental Health/Wellbeing Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full Time Employees)
• HSA & FSA (Full time Employees)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Company Paid Disability & Life Insurance (Full Time Employees)

Behavioral Essential duties

Provide direct care and support to individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities.

• Implement behavior intervention plans under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Assist with the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct data collection and analysis to track progress and outcomes through excel and other technology devices.
• Assist with crisis management and behavior support as needed.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Provide support during community outings and social activities.

Safety Essential Duties:

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds or less
• Ability to walk and run up to 2 miles.
• Ability to sustain great energy torwards the whole shift.
• Ability to be quick on your feet - to prevent elopment

Household and daily tasks

• Preparing meals, such as breakfast
• Tidying up after meals and other light housekeeping
• Assisting with other tasks as needed, such as repositioning to prevent bedsores

Independent Living Skills Essential Duties   

• Become an advocate for the people served.  
• Promote mental and physical well-being of persons served.  
• Assist with Activities of Daily living.  
• Teach independent living skills.  
• Encourage proper behavioral development.  
• Advocate for affordable and accessible housing, employment opportunities, and adequate and accessible transportation.  
• Understand various benefit systems, such as Vocational Rehabilitation, Medicare, or Social Security and be able to assist consumers in navigating these systems.  
• Help clients participate in activities of their choice, respects client’s personal beliefs, choices, and interests.  
• Provide one-on-one or group training in daily living skills, including cooking, bathing, medication administration, budgeting, and other skills.  
• Provide transportation to consumers who have limited access to public transportation.  
• Assist clients in peer support and socialization activities.  
• Offer information, resources, and referral services to clients to assist in the attainment of client generated goals.  
• Suggest community activities and education courses to client.  
• Participate in work groups or community activities with client.  
• Provide crisis intervention counseling as needed.  
• Provide options and choices to consumers so that they can make informed decisions.  
• Train client with work-related skills and job preparedness.  
• Develop awareness of community resources throughout the service area.  
• Serve as role model and mentor, demonstrate the desired behaviors, and coach the clients using approved techniques and strategies.  
• Provide clients with positive reinforcement and feedback.  
• Follow policies and procedures guidelines.  
• Maintain professionalism.   

Independent Living Skills worker Required Skills   

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English effectively.  
• Basic mathematical skills  
• Ability to solve practical problems.   

Requirements   

• Experience with different personalities and backgrounds  
• CPR and First Aid Certified - We provide free training!  
• 18 years or older 
• High School Diploma or equivalent  
• Compassion and passion for supporting your community.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Availability to work weekend.  
• Pass a MN DHS Background Study   
• Being a positive influence in a person’s life and assisting a person making responsible choices.
• Ability to work independent of a supervisor in a relaxed environment while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Provide prevention-oriented therapy.
• Implement and review treatment plans.
• Collaborate with additional treatment providers.
• Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner.
• Creativity and problem solving with the individual to meet life’s challenges and develop personal goals.
• Being a job coach, life coach, and teammate to a person who has more barriers in their life than most.
• Establish open lines of communication for individuals with mental or emotional issues!

Preferred:   

• Current Driver's License, auto insurance, and a clean record   

Work Location: In person

Schedule:

• Evening shift: 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Plymouth, MN 55447 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Plymouth, MN 55447: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26