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

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