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Lotus Care LLC
Behavior Specialist- Coon Rapids Overnight
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$38,382 / year median in Minnesota
+9% projected growth
Job Description
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. This is an Asleep PT Overnight Position. $15/HR with $3 Differential on Weekends. 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.
- 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
- Previous experience working with individuals with autism or related developmental disabilities preferred.
- Knowledge of behavioral health principles and techniques
- Ability to handle high magnitude behavior
- Ability to de-escalate intensive physical aggression and property destruction.
- Ability to follow behavior intervention plans and implement strategies effectively.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to collect data accurately and maintain detailed records.
- Basic understanding of medical terminology and ability to take vital signs if required.
- Familiarity with special education practices and principles is a plus.
- Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
- Being a positive influence in a person's life and assisting a person in 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!
Preferred:
Current Driver's License, auto insurance, and a clean recordBenefits:
Benefits:
- Training provided.
- Health and Benefits
- Matching 401 K
- Paid Training
- Flexible scheduling
- Opportunities for advancement in a growing, hire-from-within company
- Rewarding work in an in-home environment
- Paid Time Off in accordance with Sick & Safe Time (
- only applies to Minneapolis and Saint Paul) Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.