Mental Health DSP - Full-time / Part-time

REM Ramsey, a member of The Mentor Network, is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide assistance to individuals with mental health diagnoses in a group home setting. The DSP’s role includes:

· Providing assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation and planning, medication administration, and personal care

· Facilitating community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community or providing transportation to work or other activities

· Supporting therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance the quality of life for those we support, practicing Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques

· Being an advocate and mentor for individuals who require assistance

Working at one our mental health sites the diagnoses can include borderline personality disorder, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, and bi-polar.

Possible behaviors that will be seen include self-harm; suicidal thoughts or actions, cutting or burning themselves, overdose on medications or may seek out drugs or alcohol. Also, with the potential to see hallucinations with delusional thoughts and paranoia.

Position hours include evenings, weekends, and some weekdays

The DSP also happens to be one of the best places to start in our company with a myriad of career options to move up and across the organization.

REM Ramsey offers the following Benefits:

· Health Care, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, PTO

Non-Traditional Benefits Include:

· Opportunity to work for one of the largest Human Services providers in the nation

· Short commute to one of our many sites

· Excellent opportunities for advancement into leadership roles

· Paid training

Come join our team of dedicated human service professionals! Apply Now!

EOE/AAE

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services
• Successful clearance of local and/or state background checks

REM Ramsey

REM Ramsey, a part of REM Minnesota and The Mentor Network, offers quality, services in small group home settings to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to individuals with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families. With opportunities from coast to coast, when you join REM Ramsey and The MENTOR Network, you’ll make a difference every day and help to enhance the quality of life of individuals across the country.

EOE/AAE