Direct Support Professional - Hampshire Park

Direct Support ProfessionalPinnacle Services is seeking dedicated, caring individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals at our Golden Valley location! Our Direct Support Professionals have the ability to assist persons served with developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and behavioral issues in a residential setting providing support and encouragement to work towards outcomes and goals to gain life skills. We have a variety of full time and part time shifts available throughout the metro area.Job duties and responsibilities of the position vary to meet the needs of persons served but may include:Meal planning/preparationFacilitation of community activities by using company vehiclesAssisting with personal and medical cares (helping with dressing, bathing, etc.)Behavior managementMedication administration.We have three shift types available all seven days of the week:Mornings- 6am-2pmEvenings- 2pm-10pmOvernights (Awake)- 10pm-6amSalary DescriptionDirect Support Professional: $22.00/hour$16.00/hour for awake overnight shiftsBenefitsSick and Safe TimeHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort Term DisabilityMN Paid LeaveVoluntary Life Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanFlexible Spending AccountPTO (3 weeks/year for first 2 years)Pinnacle Service Inc. provides person centered services to people with intellectual, developmental, or behavioral disabilities in various settings. We provide top level services to the individuals that we support through, residential services, in-home care, case management and other supportive programs. We have ambitious standards and go above and beyond in our organization to set ourselves apart from the others.Required QualificationsHave a passion for helping others and is willing to assist persons served with their varying needsMust be 18 years or olderMust successfully clear a background checkCurrent driver's license, current auto insurance, reliable transportation and an acceptable driving record determined by Pinnacle Services policy. Unacceptable driving record will result in reduction of placement optionsDiabetes and glucose monitoringAbility to refrain from power struggles at all timesExcellent verbal communication skills to avoid misinterpretation and misunderstandingExcellent written communication skills to properly complete daily documentation, incident reports, etc.Ability to maintain clear and appropriate boundaries with individual served; be friendly, yet remain professional in the roleAbility to strictly follow established protocols and positive support planExcellent problem-solving skills; ability to adjust approach quickly in response to mood or behavior changesAbility to avoid bribes and rewards in response to challenging behaviorEducation/Experience Requirements:High school diploma, GED, or at least 1 year experience working with people with dual diagnosis (Developmental Disability (DD) and Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI))If high school diploma or GED, must also have 6 months experience working with dual diagnosis (DD/SPMI)Preferred QualificationsPrevious direct care experienceCPR/AED certified (will train if missing qualification)Experience with Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Reactive-Attachment Disorder (RAD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)