Seasonal Direct Support Professional AM Shift (8AM to 3PM)

Joyous Care Services is looking for you! Yes, if you are caring, consistent, have great work ethic, and like to have fun, we are looking for you.

Do you enjoy outdoor activities and adventures such as hiking, escape rooms, and go-cart riding? Are you up for hearing about the latest computers, gadgets, and video games? Are you able to grow in self-reflection to support and model self-control, patience, and coping skills to support children and teens who sometimes have challenging behaviors?

If you care about impacting a youth, working on a team, and growing your career, while making up to $23/hr, feel free to apply to join our team! This position is for working with multiple youth in Joyous Care Homes.

Rotation: Monday - Friday and rotating weekends

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Maintains familiarity with client’s assessment, behavior/care plan, and treatment plan to ensure 1:1 and group activities continue to serve therapeutic function.

• Helps with ongoing behavioral intervention/management including assisting care staff with difficult situations, preventative measures, and environmental issues.
• Accompany clients on and participate in a variety of activities (including high intensity) in the community.
• Assist clients with household management in order to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy home environment.
• Maintain positive and effective communication with all youth, co-workers, administration and ICD teams.
• Maintain and complete documentation as specified in the client's program and state licensing regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and at least three years of direct care experience working with adolescents or adults with disabilities, mental health needs and high behavioral needs is required.
• Must be 21 or older.
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to write legibly and pass on large amounts of grammatically sound information.
• Ability to type large amounts of information at a reasonable speed.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply all program documents and communication with little redirection.
• Ability to read assigned developmental readings pertaining to the program and youth served.
• Proven track record of team leadership in Community Residential or Group settings.
• Must have a Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Ability to engage in high levels of physical activity including, but not limited to biking, running, hiking for extended periods of time.
• Ability to adhere to professional documentation standards that align with 245D licensing standards as well as state regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Maintaining a positive and uplifting attitude to contribute the mission of Joy for the organization is required.
• Preferred: Experience with youth with high behavioral needs.

Location

• Brooklyn Park, MN
• Twin Cities