Direct Support Professional - 2nd shift

Nexus Family Healing is actively hiring mental health Direct Support Professionals for the Southeast Regional Crisis Center (SERCC) in Rochester, MN.

In this role, you will support and reinforce the therapeutic treatment plan of clients by providing guidance, assistance, and direction to clients in their daily living activities and scheduled therapeutic activities.

• 2nd shift, 3pm-11:30pm, rotating weekends
• $21.00 per hour
• Part-time, around 10-20 hours per week
• Onsite in Rochester, MN

• PTO accrual
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• And much more!

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for establishing, implementing, and reinforcing the therapeutic treatment plan of clients by providing guidance, assistance, and direction to clients in their daily living activities and scheduled therapeutic activities.

• Support clients in following daily schedules, including therapy and appointments
• Encourage personal hygiene and clean living spaces
• Act as a positive role model, showing respect, empathy, and professionalism
• Promote inclusivity and respect for all backgrounds and identities

• Stay informed about each client’s treatment phase and adapt interactions accordingly
• Use therapeutic techniques within boundaries and document interventions
• Report concerns like self-harm or other risks to supervisors
• Lead or assist in group sessions and help develop behavior plans
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings

• Ensure safety in all environments, including off-site activities
• Maintain professional boundaries and protect client confidentiality
• Collaborate with families to support treatment goals

• Welcome clients in crisis with empathy and professionalism
• Provide excellent customer service and assist with clerical tasks

Qualified candidates are required to meet the Mental Health Practitioner criteria as defined in MN Statutes section 245.462, subdivision 17. Bachelor’s Degree preferred (human services). Minimum 21 years of age. Valid driver’s license required. Must successfully pass a DHS criminal background check.

• Innovation:
  Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
• Compassion:
  Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.
• Agility:
  Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
• Responsiveness:
  Being quick, positive, and accurate.
• Excellence:
  Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions will be focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!

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