Staff Augmentation Specialist-MCCP

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres•Chanhassen, MN

7d•$19

About The Position

The Staff Augmentation Specialist works side-by-side with the client's caregivers, role modeling and coaching in the implementation of behavior support plans, data collection techniques, de-escalation and management strategies. Mount Olivet Rolling Acres – MORA – is a diverse and inclusive nonprofit that has supported adults, seniors and children with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs as well as age-related and chronic medical conditions for over 50 years in the Twin Cities metro. MORA provides an array of services: Adult Day Services, Contracted Case Management, Community Supports, over 30 Residential Homes, Respite, Therapeutic Recreation, Training for Guardians & Families, and a Discover Summer Daytime Programming for Youth with Disabilities. Our Metro Crisis Coordination Program (MCCP) offers a safety net of crucial and cost-effective services for adults and children. Starting Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour

Requirements

Must pass Department of Human Services background check and maintain “qualified” status
Must not be excluded from working in government health programs by the Office of Inspector General
Must have a current valid drivers license and must have insurance as required by state law
Must be able to successfully complete company’s physical job demands document

Nice To Haves

At least two years of direct care experience supporting persons with intellectual disabilities
The ability to engage in physical activities such as non-aversive physical crisis intervention techniques
One year of experience with extremely challenging behaviors, including physical aggression
One year of experience with individuals with co-curing mental health diagnoses
One year of experience training caregivers who work with individuals with intellectual disabilities
Previous behavioral support training or experience with de-escalation & management strategies
Flexibility in multiple environments and work hours/times
High level of organizational skills and proven ability to work independently
Must have knowledge of basic computer skills

Responsibilities

Functions in various settings, including but not limited to family homes, group homes, day programs, and foster homes
Trains clients, staff, family members, and day program personnel through role modeling and side by side coaching
Works with client’s with extremely challenging behaviors, including but not limited to physical aggression, verbal aggression, property destruction, manipulation, sexually inappropriate behavior, elopement and theft
Supports to maintain a client’s current placements
Supports to assist people in maintaining or returning client to a less restrictive setting
Communicates information, observations, and ideas to the MCCP Behavior Outreach Specialists/Case Lead
Timely documentation of daily case notes
Works harmoniously with and shows respect for employees, supervisors, vendors and clients
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Full-time employees receive a comprehensive and competitive benefit package, including:
Medical insurance with company sponsored health reimbursement account and health savings account
Dental insurance
Life insurance; employee, spouse, and children’s coverage options
Long-term disability
Flexible spending; medical and dependent care
403B retirement plans that match after 1 year of employment
Paid time off up to 3 weeks annually which increases after the first year of employment
Opportunity for usage of our private vacation property west of Duluth (McGregor, MN)
Awards for outstanding employee performance and promotion opportunities
Generous tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities!
Many opportunities for advancement. Mount Olivet Rolling Acres promotes from within.