Positive Support Specialist

Location:

5932 Fernwood St, Shoreview, MN 55126, USA

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an Alive Workplace (Supportive, Positive, and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees.

Positive Support Specialists (PSS) work in our Intensive Community Residential Services (ICRS) programs. These highly specialized programs serve individuals with intensive medical, behavioral and mental health needs. Using a person‑centered approach, we focus on supporting people to reach their goals while ensuring safety for the individual, team members and the community.

• Assist individuals to become more independent in essential life skills such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and navigating the community.
• Advocate for the people supported in areas such as rights, medical care and in the community.
• Complete necessary documentation and record‑keeping each shift.
• Manage crisis situations safely and effectively, including potential use of manual restraints. Candidates will receive training for Positive Behavioral Supports and manual restraints in conjunction with the 245D requirements.
• Engage in trauma‑informed care daily.

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with match, wellness program, and other ancillary plans.
• Generous PTO plan, holiday pay, and float days.
• Training paid at full wage.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and growth within the organization.
• An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy, and Fun.
• Workplace that embraces diversity.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of individuals.
• Must physically be able to stand, squat, bend, or walk for long periods of time and lift 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of local community resources is a plus.
• Must be cleared by a Bureau of Criminal Affairs background study and have a driver’s license; a Motor Vehicle Report is required.

• Minimum education:
  
  high school diploma; preference for a degree relevant to this role.
• Minimum experience:
  
  1‑2 years working with people with complex needs; preference for 3‑5 years of relevant experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.