Lutheran Social Service of MN Hiring for Positive Support Specialist (30212) at Rosemount Full Time

City:Rosemount State:MN Country:United States of America Category:Services for Persons with Disabilities Employment Status:Part Time Lutheran Social Service MNis a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and reward employees. Consider joining us! $20.00 an/hr. Part-time position, weekend hours required. Come join our team!! Experience working in the mental health field preferred. The Positive Support Specialist will assist individuals to be more independent in performing essential life skills such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and navigating the community. You will work with high functioning individuals with challenging behaviors and may sometimes become aggressive. Interested parties should submit an application to learn more about this opportunity. At least one year with individuals with maladaptive behavioral history and knowledge of behavior management techniques preferred Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of individuals and recognize individual boundaries. Knowledge of local community resources is a plus. The successful candidate must be cleared by a Bureau of Criminal Affairs (BCA) background study and have a drivers’ license; a Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) is required. Lutheran Social Service of MN is an EEO/AAP employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. 30212 Additional Posting Information:$20.00 an/hr. Part-time position, weekend hours required. Come join our team!! Experience working in the mental health field preferred. Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.