Direct Support Professional - Hampshire Park

Direct Support Professional

• Hampshire Park Pinnacle Services Incorporated Golden Valley, MN Job Details Part-time | Full-time $16
• $22 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) CPR Certification Medication administration Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders CPR Assisting with ADLs High school diploma or GED Driver's License PTSD Care Driving Meal preparation Behavioral disorders support Direct support Food preparation Working with individuals with mental health conditions Communication skills Patient personal care assistance Bathing assistance Entry level AED Certification Under 1 year

Full Job Description Description:

Direct Support Professional Golden Valley, MN Job Type Full Time and Part Time shifts available Description Pinnacle Services is seeking dedicated, caring individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals at our Golden Valley location ! Our Direct Support Professionals have the ability to assist persons served with developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and behavioral issues in a residential setting providing support and encouragement to work towards outcomes and goals to gain life skills. We have a variety of full time and part time shifts available throughout the metro area. Duties and Responsibilities Job duties and responsibilities of the position vary to meet the needs of persons served but may include: Meal planning/preparation Facilitation of community activities by using company vehicles Assisting with personal and medical cares (helping with dressing, bathing, etc.) Behavior management Medication administration. Available Shifts We have three shift types available all seven days of the week: Mornings

• 6am-2pm Evenings
• 2pm-10pm Overnights (Awake
• 10pm-6am

Salary Description Direct Support Professional:

$22.00/hour $16.00/hour for awake overnight shifts Benefits Part-Time Employees Sick and Safe Time Full-Time Employees Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short Term Disability MN Paid Leave Voluntary Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Flexible Spending Account PTO (3 weeks/year for first 2 years) Pinnacle Service Inc. provides person centered services to people with intellectual, developmental, or behavioral disabilities in various settings. We provide top level services to the individuals that we support through, residential services, in-home care, case management and other supportive programs. We have ambitious standards and go above and beyond in our organization to set ourselves apart from the others.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications Have a passion for helping others and is willing to assist persons served with their varying needs Must be 18 years or older Must successfully clear a background check Current driver's license, current auto insurance, reliable transportation and an acceptable driving record determined by Pinnacle Services policy. Unacceptable driving record will result in reduction of placement options Diabetes and glucose monitoring Ability to refrain from power struggles at all times Excellent verbal communication skills to avoid misinterpretation and misunderstanding Excellent written communication skills to properly complete daily documentation, incident reports, ect. Ability to maintain clear and appropriate boundaries with individual served; be friendly, yet remain professional in the role Ability to strictly follow established protocols and positive support plan Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to adjust approach quickly in response to mood or behavior changes Ability to avoid bribes and rewards in response to challenging behavior

Education/Experience Requirements:

High school diploma, GED, or at least 1 year experience working with people with dual diagnosis (Developmental Disability (DD) and Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI)) If high school diploma or GED, must also have 6 months experience working with dual diagnosis (DD/SPMI) Preferred Qualifications Previous direct care experience CPR/AED certified (will train if missing qualification) Experience with Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Reactive-Attachment Disorder (RAD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)