Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota·Bemidji, Minnesota
Provide specialized community-based support for individuals with complex medical, behavioral, and mental health needs. Assist clients with essential life skills, advocate for their rights, and manage crisis situations safely.
LSS is dedicated to providing community-based services in the most integrated setting possible. We developed Specialized Community Supports in response to a need in our community for more options for individuals with complex needs.
Positive Support Specialists (PSS) work in our ICRS programs.
These are highly specialized programs in which we serve individuals with intensive medical, behavioral and mental health needs.
We utilize a person-centered approach to creating a program that focuses on supporting people to reach their goals, while still considering the safety of the individual, team members and the community.
Consistency and routine are key factors in the proven success of these programs.
Highly trained Positive Support Specialists will assist individuals both at home and the community to participate in events and activities that are meaningful to the individual.
Assist individuals to be more independent in performing essential life skills such as meal preparation, personal hygiene and navigating the community.
Advocate for the people supported in areas such as rights, medical care and in the community.
Complete necessary documentation and record-keeping every shift.
Manage crisis situations safely and effectively - this can include potential use of manual restraints. Candidates will receive training for Positive Behavioral Supports and manual restraints in conjunction with the 245D requirements.
Engage in trauma-informed care daily.
An excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with a match, wellness program, and other ancillary plans.
A generous PTO plan, holiday pay, and float days.
Training paid at full wage.
Opportunities for continued professional development and growth within the organization.
An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy, and Fun!
A workplace that embraces diversity.
An outstanding reputation.
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an Alive Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!
Market context
In Minnesota, Positive Support Specialist roles are often tied to services for people with complex needs, so employers typically look for candidates who can show steady direct-care experience and comfort with behavior support. These openings can be competitive because preferred qualifications may include a degree and several years of experience, plus practical requirements like a background check, valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your experience with complex needs and any driving or physical capabilities before applying.
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