BRIDGES MN HAS ORIENTATION FOR EVERY MONDAY ! We offer 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift opportunities available full-time or part-time, Sunday through Saturday. All employees are eligible for PTO, 401K and PROFIT-SHARING and full-time employees are eligible for FREE CHILDCARE in St. Paul and MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION.

WHY WORK FOR US? Our purpose at Bridges MN is to improve the lives of vulnerable adults by creating opportunities for more independence in their homes and jobs. For our employees, we foster an environment of growth and pride ourselves on our ability to promote from within and help you move into new roles within Bridges MN. As a Behavior Technician, not only would you be doing meaningful work, but we offer comprehensive training to ensure you’re able to build your skills and experience.

Salary: $55,000- $60,000

Job Roles/Responsibilities: (Essential Functions)

• Engage in outreach to partners and other programs to promote Bridges MN services

• Attend industry training, events and networking

• Keep up to date with market trends and industry policy to ensure Bridges services remain in compliance and ahead of the curve

• Field calls and emails from referral sources/clients

  • Filter/pre-qualify opportunities and discuss services to ensure there is an opportunity for success

• Develop and maintain a system of tracking referrals, potential clients, residential placement, caseload, and a running census

• Schedule tours of housing

  • Coordinate engagement with site supervisors and director team if necessary to ensure proper placement

• Screen individuals, identify initial goals and service needs

• Propose services to support client needs

• Review any impacts with team/resident on benefits if applicable (DB101.org)

• Track and ensure the accuracy of service agreements

• Build client electronic records, request relevant client information and support team on the transfer of information through the intake

• Coordinate moves and send out move in coordination document to relevant parties

• Support supervisors throughout the intake and ensure a successful placement

  • Follow up after move in through transitions

  • Instruction and assistance to direct support staff implementing the CSSP an the service outcomes

• Work with Development Director on caseload balancing to ensure appropriate staffing for current and future placements

• Complete all 245D Service documentation for intake-45 Day

• Assist supervisors as needed on any resident discipline or engagement issues during first 45 days

• Engage in 45 day meeting to support supervisors

• Ensure all documentation is completed by 45 day meeting both at the site and electronically (intake, 245D and CSSP Addendum)

• Ensure corrective action is taken when ordered by the commissioner and that the terms and conditions of the license and any variances are met

• Evaluate the information identified in clauses (1) to (6) to develop, document, and implement ongoing program improvements.

  
  

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge skills and abilities)

• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

• The Designated Manager must minimally have:

(1) a bachelor's degree in a field related to human services, and one year of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older;

(2) an associate degree in a field related to human services, and two years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older;

(3) a diploma in a field related to human services from an accredited postsecondary institution and three years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older; or

(4) a minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities; and

(5) four years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older under the supervision of a staff person who meets the qualifications identified in clauses (1) to (3)

(6) a minimum of three years of supervisory level experience in a program providing direct support services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older

Bridges MN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, protected genetic information, sex, parental status, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or Veteran status.