Specialists will provide hands-on and/or verbal assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance to ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, working on tailored outcomes, implementing behavioral guidance plans, and documenting progress.
Company DescriptionA Little About UsAt Dungarvin, we are more than a national provider of support services—we are a mission-driven organization rooted in respect, inclusion, and person-centered care.
Since 1976, we have been committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with mental health, behavioral, and complex medical needs.Dungarvin’s mission is simple yet powerful: respecting and responding to the choices of people in need of supports.
This mission guides everything we do—from the way we build individualized service plans to how we engage with families, teams, and communities.
We believe each person deserves to direct their own life, and we work to ensure their voices are heard and honored.Operating across fifteen states, our team members—from direct support professionals to administrative staff—share a common purpose: to empower people with disabilities to live meaningful lives, on their own terms.
Through Medicaid and Community Support Waivers, we deliver flexible, high-quality services tailored to each individual’s goals, values, and aspirations.Join our Dungarvin family and help us make a lasting impact—one person, one voice, one choice at a time.Wages for this role start at $21.00Job DescriptionWe are seeking compassionate Mental Health Specialists to work with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnosis.
The people we support may have behavioral, or medical complexities and reside in an apartment-style setting.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old and possess a minimum of three years' experience working with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviors such as aggression or property destruction. A valid driver's license, current auto liability insurance, and computer skills for documentation are mandatory.
Market context
In Minnesota, community-based mental health and disability support roles often draw steady interest because agencies need staff who can work safely with challenging behaviors and support clients in daily routines. This role is competitive for candidates with direct behavior-management experience, a clean driving record, and comfort using basic computer systems for documentation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience with aggression de-escalation and your ability to meet the driving and age requirements before applying.
