**About Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota**

We understand the requirements of central HR and our solutions serve the critical needs of both central HR and the individual manager in the field. We enable uniform hiring policies across your entire organization, and account for a fluctuating need for talent with an evergreen hiring model for the field. This approach respects local requirements, seasonal needs in staffing, and the operational demands of local candidate screening and scheduling.

**Positive Support Specialist (27955)**

City: Plymouth State: MN Country: United States of America Category: Services for Persons with Disabilities Employment Status: Full Time **Lutheran Social Service MN** is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and reward employees. Consider joining us!

The Positive Support Specialist will assist individuals to be more independent in performing essential life skills such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and navigating the community. You will work with high functioning individuals with challenging behaviors and may sometimes become aggressive. Interested parties should submit an application to learn more about this opportunity.

**$1000 HIRING BONUS and pays $18.00 an hour. Full-time position, evenings that will include some weekend hours. Join our team and make a difference in someones life! Experience working with challenging behaviors required.**

**Job Code: 27955**

* At least one year with individuals with maladaptive behavioral history and knowledge of behavior management techniques preferred

* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of individuals and recognize individual boundaries.

* Knowledge of local community resources is a plus.

The successful candidate must be cleared by a Bureau of Criminal Affairs (BCA) background study and have a drivers license; a Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) is required.

Lutheran Social Service of MN is an EEO/AAP employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

Additional Posting Information: 1000 HIRING BONUS $18.00 an hour. Full-time position, evenings that will include some weekend hours. Join our team and make a difference in someones life! Experience working with challenging behaviors required.

Our employees believe their work is deeply meaningful. Be part of an inspiring mission and grow your career with us! Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact lsspostings@lssmn.org to submit your request.