Response Team Support Staff

Bridges MN is hiring a Response Team Member! The role of the Response Team Support Staff is to respond to crisis and provide support, problem solving, and de-escalation to individuals receiving disability services. A vehicle will be provided upon passing a Driver Record History check. We are looking for someone to respond in the St. Cloud area.

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. Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, PTO and 401k.

Location: St. Cloud Area. This is an in-person and mobile position which involves driving throughout the shift.

Hours: 7 days on, 7 days off. 5pm-5am (12 hour shift)

FTE: Full-time

Rate: $18 / per hour.

***$500 HIRING BONUS AFTER 6 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT, IF HIRED***

Job Roles/Responsibilities of the Response Team Support Staff:

• Professionally represent Bridges MN to police, paramedics, and hospital staff
• Answer and respond appropriately to the response team phone during scheduled shifts
• Diffuse or De-escalate challenging and crisis situations involving individuals with disabilities who receive support services
• Communicate promptly pertinent or concerning events to residential supervisors
• Document and Report after each shift all interactions with individuals
• Walk through apartment properties to ensure it is a healthy and safe environment
• Audit MARS and site compliance
• Provide medication reminders or observations for designated individuals
• Respond to and report accurately on incidents
• Build rapport with individuals and staff creating a trusting and supportive dynamic

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

• High school diploma/ GED required.
• Valid driver's license
  • No more than two minor moving violations in the past 3 years.
  • No major violations in the past 5 years.
• Ability to pass a background check with the Department of Health and Human Services.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Compassionate about the care and well-being of others.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate with varied levels of employees.
• Preferred: direct care experience, experience assisting others with de-escalation

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.