Positive Support Analyst in Minneapolis, Minnesota at AFFINITY RESIDENTIAL CARE LLC

The primary purpose of this position, Positive Support Analyst, is to provide services to adults with Developmental Disabilities, Mental Illness, and/or Chemical Dependency in the client’s home. All duties are subject to policy, procedures, and supervisory or management guidelines, and may be changed. Other responsibilities include staff development and other duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Complete an individualized functional behavior assessment
• Work with the person to develop a person-centered, positive-practice, individualized behavior support plan and/or positive support transition plan that identifies specific, proactive and reactive intervention strategies, if necessary
• Distribute the plan(s) to the person and his/her team members
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the service and interventions
• Modify the plan(s) as necessary
• Provide on-site instructional learning to staff and caregivers about the use of positive support
• Train and supervise Positive Support Specialist
• Observing and assessing clients’ behavior
• Monitoring and recording treatment progress
• Developing and implementing treatment plans to address behavioral issues
• Supporting clients throughout the treatment process
• Maintaining patient records and treatment reports
• Collaborating with other healthcare specialists and support organizations

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Driver’s License
• Access to a reliable and insured vehicle

Working Conditions:

The Positive Support Analyst position is subject to flexible hours. This position will travel regularly into the community and work in a variety of settings both inside and outside the site and throughout the community. The Positive Support Analyst is subject to frequent interruptions, crisis management and imposed deadlines. This person is subject to problem solving activities and has regular contact with individuals, family members, friends, federal, state or county regulatory personnel, other provider personnel, and the general public, who may be hostile or emotionally upset. This position may be subject to verbally aggressive individuals and may be exposed to infectious diseases, odor and dust.

Required Physical and Demonstrated Abilities:

• Move intermittently throughout the day.
• Meet the licensing, contractual, and other mandated requirements of the state and county.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant; demonstrate initiative, creative problem solving, and adaptability.
• Follow daily routines while allowing for individual decision-making and flexibility.
• Operate a computer, calculator, household appliances, fire systems, and other necessary equipment.
• Possess a cell phone or maintain adequate phone access to allow for team contact.