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Job description Title: Behavioral Support Specialist.
Description
Wage starts at $27- ($3 differential on weekends.)
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)
About This Role:
Under supervision, IHS W Training provide services to adults with Developmental Disabilities, Mental Illness, and/or Chemical Dependency in the individuals home, ensuring that programs are implemented properly to increase the persons served independence. The incumbent will carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, applicable to federal, state, local standards, guidelines, and regulations as directed by the reporting supervisor.
Companionship and support
- Providing reassurance and emotional support, especially for those with anxiety or confusion
- Engaging in conversation or activities like watching TV
- Supporting communication with family members
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
Personal care and hygiene
- Helping with bathing, dressing, and oral hygiene
- Assisting with toileting, including getting to the bathroom or changing incontinence pads
Behavioral Essential duties
- Implement behavior intervention plans under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
- Provide direct care and support to individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities.
- Assist with the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
- Conduct data collection and analysis to track progress and outcomes.
- 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.
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.
- Basic Computer skills
- Must be physically fit and be able to stand, squat, bend, or walk for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift 50lbs is necessary.
- Current Driver's License, auto insurance, and a clean record
- 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 independently 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
Hours Worked: Part-time-Two openings-PM & every other weekend required.
One On-call opening (Able to work all three positions-Overnight, AM & PM) Prospective employees should be able to work with Pets at this location.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27