Behavioral Support Mentor-MCCP
Job Summary: The Behavioral Support Mentor 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.
Hourly Pay Rate: Starting at $26.50
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Functions in various settings, including but not limited to family homes, group homes, day programs, and foster homes
- Drive throughout the 7 county metro areas to the various work assignments.
- Mentors’ clients, staff, family members, and day program personnel through role modeling.
- 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 help maintain a client’s current placements (residence/school/day program/work)
- Communicates information, observations, and ideas to the MCCP Behavior Outreach Specialists/Case Lead
- Attends regular 1:1 with assigned supervisor as scheduled
- Timely documentation of daily case notes/EVV/timecards
- Works harmoniously with and shows respect for employees, supervisors, vendors and clients
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Attend monthly staff mtgs
- Completes annually required trainings
- Provides person-centered services demonstrated through practice, action, and language
- Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA and MORA policies and procedures.
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher level of education preferred.
- Meets QIDP professional standards.
- At least five years of direct care experience supporting persons with intellectual disabilities, related conditions.
- The ability to engage in physical activities such as non-aversive physical crisis intervention techniques
- One year direct experience working with extremely challenging behaviors (physical/property/self-aggression).
- One year of experience with individuals with co-occurring mental health diagnoses.
- One year of experience providing collaborative support with caregivers in the field.
- Experience with preventative behavioral management strategies and de-escalation techniques.
- High level of organizational skills and proven ability to work independently.
Required Qualifications:
- 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
- Flexibility in multiple environments and work hours/times
- Must have knowledge of basic computer skills
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.
Cherishing the big-hearted heritage of our beginnings, we actively advocate for equity and inclusion for the individuals we serve and for our employees. Healthy. Happy. Human. Join us.
MORAcares.org/careers/
Mount Olivet Rolling Acres is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
Mount Olivet Rolling Acres
7200 Rolling Acres Road
Victoria, MN 55386
952-474-5974