Augmentation Specialist-MCCP

Job Summary

The Staff Augmentation Specialist 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.

Starting Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour

• Functions in various settings, including but not limited to family homes, group homes, day programs, and foster homes
• Trains clients, staff, family members, and day program personnel through role modeling and side by side coaching
• Works with clients with extremely challenging behaviors, including but not limited to physical aggression, verbal aggression, property destruction, manipulation, sexually inappropriate behavior, elopement and theft
• Supports to maintain a client’s current placements
• Supports to assist people in maintaining or returning client to a less restrictive setting
• Communicates information, observations, and ideas to the MCCP Behavior Outreach Specialists/Case Lead
• Timely documentation of daily case notes
• Works harmoniously with and shows respect for employees, supervisors, vendors and clients
• Performs other duties as assigned

• At least two years of direct care experience supporting persons with intellectual disabilities
• The ability to engage in physical activities such as non-aversive physical crisis intervention techniques
• One year of experience with extremely challenging behaviors, including physical aggression
• One year of experience with individuals with co-curing mental health diagnoses
• One year of experience training caregivers who work with individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Previous behavioral support training or experience with de-escalation & management strategies
• Flexibility in multiple environments and work hours/times
• High level of organizational skills and proven ability to work independently
• Must have knowledge of basic computer skills

• 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

• 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.

Chershing the big-hearted heritage of our beginnings, we actively advocate for equity and inclusion for the individuals we serve and for our employees.

Mount Olivet Rolling Acres is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.