Youth Mental Health DSP - PT - Bloomington

Youth Mental Health DSP - $23.75/hour

Wingspan Life Resources has current part-time and on-call openings for qualified candidates to join our outstanding team of Mental Health Direct Support Professionals (MHDSP) at our Youth Crisis/Respite Home in Bloomington. The MHDSP provides support and supervision to clients ages 12 –17 with disabilities and/or mental illness that need crisis intervention services and/or behavioral programs to rehabilitate and transition clients back to permanent housing. Some openings may include sleep and awake overnight shifts depending on availability.

New Hire Incentive Bonus:

New hires can also take advantage of our $1500 sign-on bonus for all our DSP positions: $500 after the first 4 months of service, $500 again after 8 months, and an additional $500 after 1 year. Take some time to get to know our clients and organization; we think you'll love the experience!

Generous Benefits Package:

Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more are offered: PTO Accrual, Company Paid Life, Short-term, Long-term disability insurance, and enrollment in our 401(k) plan fully vested and matched at 4%.

Employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more are offered: Medical and Dental Insurance, PTO Accrual, Company Paid Life, Short-term, Long-term disability insurance, and enrollment in our 401(k) plan fully vested and matched at 4%.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement:

Wingspan works to create communities where everyone belongs and is valued. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace for our employees and for the people we serve.

Summary of duties:

• Ability to work in fast paced environment (crisis home) and work with a variety of Individuals diagnosed with severe intellectual disabilities such as Autism to severe mental health.
• Locate, read, understand, and implement all Wingspan Life Resources policies, procedures, and Incident and Emergency procedures for the site.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Program Abuse Prevention plan and of the individual's background, skills, program plans, SMA, CSSPA, and IAPP.
• Takes initiative when responding to a crisis, ability to quickly problem solve and or de-escalate situations, monitor the safety of individuals, and provide support and supervision in a therapeutic manner with the least restrictive methods of intervention.
• Document methods, progress, and results of all service delivery and interventions with measurable, factual data.
• Implements formal/informal crisis plans, program plans and/or behavioral objectives using person-centered planning.
• Enable individuals to make choices in all areas of their lives. Encourage use of public resources and recreational facilities; provide community integration opportunities.
• Assist individuals with daily routines including, but not limited to, household tasks; cooking and eating; individual self-care such as bathing, showering, or brushing teeth; socializing; use of leisure time; health and safety; money management; and behavior management.
• Provide daily transportation for appointments and activities.
• Maintain documentation, record keeping and participate in meetings and complete required training.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate, read, and write in English
• Must be comfortable with and willing to assist with client's personal cares such as bathing, showering, brushing teeth, etc.
• Must be comfortable using a computer
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lb
• Ability to complete tasks such as shoveling, mowing, vacuuming, shopping, and pushing a wheelchair.
• The ability to successfully pass a background check as determined by the Department of Human Services
• A valid Driver's License, reliable transportation with proof of auto insurance, and the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Check
• The ability to have passion for helping individuals feel happy, successful, and safe in their lives is highly desired.
  
  
  

About Wingspan:

Founded in 1973, Wingspan Life Resources is a growing and dynamic nonprofit organization that provides services to people with developmental and other disabilities in residential homes, a Crisis Respite Center, and In-Home programs throughout the Twin Cities.

Wingspan Life Resources is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other basis protected by law. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, benefits, termination, or any other condition of employment.