Positive Support Services Specialist bei CCRI, Inc.

Join our Positive Support Services Team!

Part-time Positive Support Services Specialist

Positive Support Services promotes community participation, person-centeredness and inclusion. We serve people with disabilities who have been approved for waivered services in home- and community-based settings. Services will provide positive support strategies to promote and increase skills and self-determination for those striving to improve their quality of life.

This position will provide direct support to client, staff, and/or family with positive support services, which consists of implementing the behavioral plans, collecting and recording behavioral data.

Must meet one of the following criteria:

• Associate degree in a social services discipline or nursing.
  OR
• Two years of supervised experience working with people who exhibit challenging behavior as well as co-occurring mental disorders and neurocognitive disorders.
  AND
  Must have the ability to complete required hours of training and demonstrate competencies related to Minn. R. 9544.0040 and Minn. R. 9544.0020, subp. 47 within the first ninety (90) days of hire.

*Due to the personal care and privacy needs of the individuals served in this role, this position is open to female candidates only.

Must be able to pass First Aid and CPR competency.

Must have a valid driver's license, current car insurance, meet insurability standards, pass a background check, and have an internet-enabled device. Proficiency in speaking and writing in the English language is required.

What are the hours?

• 10 hours per week, with gradual increase of hours, as caseload increases.
• Flexible Monday-Friday, 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. (must be flexible to accommodate early or later appointments for clients, will be based on need).
• If seeking a full-time opportunity, this position can be paired with hours for Direct Support Professional position.

• Rewarding work.
• Flexible schedule.
• Positive and fun work environment.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Casual dress code.
• Tuition assistance/scholarship opportunities including the national Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Benefits
  • A 4% match on 401k contributions (immediately 100% vested and available after one year of employment).
  • Paid vacation and sick time.

What should you bring?

TEAM FIRST. Our team will only be successful if we are first in service to each other. Starting each day with the mindset "how can I help you today?" will lead to an environment of cooperation, support, appreciation-and fun!

TRUSTED ADVOCATE. Our clients rely on us to use our expertise to understand their needs and to apply our knowledge to help them get the best result, and to stand with them in their growth and discomfort.

EXTREME PATIENCE. We work with people with a variety of personalities and abilities-at times, under pressure. It's imperative to remain patient and kind in all interactions, to offer grace, and to express frustrations in a private and professional way, when necessary.

BOLD INITIATIVE. See something new? Don't know the next step? Start by asking questions, gathering as much information as possible, and consulting resources to identify a next step or solution to design a path forward.

ENTHUSIASTIC ADAPTABILITY. In our ever-changing world, the only certainty is change. Each client is unique, and our organization is constantly evolving, necessitating the ability to quickly and enthusiastically adapt to new circumstances.

Open until filled

If you are passionate, want to make a difference, and have a job where each day is different, we would love to meet you!

Interested applicants should submit their application, cover letter and résumé.

CCRI is located in Moorhead, Minnesota, across the river from Fargo, North Dakota.

AA/EOE