Positive Support Services Analyst and Positive Support Specialist

HOURS

The position offers 40 hours per week, split between 20 PSS Analysts and 20 PSS Specialists. Workdays are flexible, Monday through Friday, with scheduled hours varying based on client needs. The role requires flexibility to meet clients' needs, including working in the early morning or late afternoon/evening.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. in a social services discipline
• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Qualifications of a mental health practitioner as defined in Stat. §245.462, subd. 17
• A licensed Behavior Analyst or a board-certified Assistant Behavior Analyst certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.
• One of the following experience:
  • Two (2) years of supervised experience conducting functional behavior assessments and designing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of positive practice behavior support strategies for people who exhibit challenging behaviors, as well as co-occurring mental disorders and neurocognitive disorders.
  • Four (4) years of experience implementing or carrying out behavioral plans that were developed off of a functional behavior assessment and that utilize positive practice behavior support strategies for people who exhibit challenging behaviors, as well as co-occurring mental disorders and neurocognitive disorders.
• Must pass First Aid competency and CPR competency
• Must have dependable transportation, a current driver's license, car insurance, and a driving record meeting our insurability standards
• Must meet all employment requirements defined by CCRI's policy and procedure manual

Benefits

• Rewarding work
• Reimbursement for mileage and activities
• Positive and fun work environment
• Employee referral bonus program
• Casual dress code
• Tuition assistance/scholarship opportunities including the national Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Plan (HDHP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Dental
• Vision
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Voluntary term life insurance
• A 4% match on 401k contributions (immediately 100% vested and available after one year of employment)
• Paid vacation and sick time

What's in it for you?

• Rewarding work
• Reimbursement for mileage and activities
• Positive and fun work environment
• Employee referral bonus program
• Casual dress code
• Tuition assistance/scholarship opportunities including the national Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Plan (HDHP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Dental
• Vision
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Voluntary term life insurance
• A 4% match on 401k contributions (immediately 100% vested and available after one year of employment)
• Paid vacation and sick time

Team Culture

• TEAM FIRST: Starting each day with the mindset "how can I help you today?" leads to an environment of cooperation, support, appreciation, and fun!
• TRUSTED ADVOCATE: Our clients rely on us to use our expertise to understand their needs and apply our knowledge to help them achieve the best results, standing with them in their growth and discomfort.
• EXTREME PATIENCE: We work with a variety of personalities and abilities, requiring patience and kindness in all interactions, offering grace, and expressing frustrations in a private and professional manner, when necessary.
• BOLD INITIATIVE: See something new? Start by asking questions, gathering information, and consulting resources to identify a next step or solution to design a path forward.
• ENTHUSIASTIC ADAPTABILITY: In our ever-changing world, the only certainty is change. Each client is unique, necessitating the ability to quickly and enthusiastically adapt to new circumstances.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please contact Shelly Thompson, HR Director at 218-331-2028 or SThompson@CreativeCare.org.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: Creative Care is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.