Direct Support Professionals - Part Time mornings

Nexus Family Healing is actively hiring mental health Direct Support Professionals for the Southeast Regional Crisis Center (SERCC) in Rochester, MN !

In this role, you will support and reinforce the therapeutic treatment plan of clients by providing guidance, assistance, and direction to clients in their daily living activities and scheduled therapeutic activities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about mission-driven work while aligning communities and regional partners to provide the right kind of care for individuals experiencing mental health crises across southeast Minnesota.

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

1st shift: 7am-3:30pm, rotating weekends

• $21.00 per hour
• Part-time, 20 hours per week OR full-time, 40 hours per week
• Up to $400 bi-weekly commute stipend for employees driving 45+ miles one way!
• Position Summary : The Direct Support Professional is responsible for establishing, implementing, and reinforcing the therapeutic treatment plan of clients by providing guidance, assistance, and direction to clients in their daily living activities and scheduled therapeutic activities.

Program Oversight & Supervision
Support clients in following daily schedules, including therapy and appointments
Encourage personal hygiene and clean living spaces
Treatment Support
Use therapeutic techniques within boundaries and document interventions
Report concerns like self-harm or other risks to supervisors
Lead or assist in group sessions and help develop behavior plans
Ensure safety in all environments, including off-site activities
Collaborate with families to support treatment goals
Front Desk & Administrative Support
Provide excellent customer service and assist with clerical tasks
Bachelor’s Degree preferred (human services)
Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements
Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.
30+ college credits in behavioral sciences + 2000 hours of supervised related experience or practicum/internship

• Currently enrolled in a behavioral sciences graduate program with assigned clinical training
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in behavioral sciences + practicum/internship

Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.
Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: