Direct Support Professional Senior - Behavior Modification Assistant

About the role

The Direct Support Professional Senior job class supports individuals in short- and long-term housing programs. These individuals may have intellectual disabilities, mental illness, brain injury, and other emotional, behavioral, and medical complexities. Responsibilities include assessing individual needs, developing and implementing support plans, evaluating outcomes, and responding therapeutically to challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual needs through direct care duties
• Develop and implement residential and habilitation support plans
• Evaluate and document outcomes, modify plans as needed
• Respond therapeutically using de-escalation strategies and positive behavior supports
• Support individuals in various settings such as group homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities
• Collaborate with community members, employers, and teams to ensure effective communication
• Ensure cultural responsiveness and effectiveness in working with diverse populations

Requirements

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and/or co-occurring diagnoses
• Experience with verbal de-escalation strategies and working with individuals who exhibit aggressive behaviors
• Clear communication skills to understand and communicate complex services
• Basic math and computer skills
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to perform physical tasks with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a related field (CNA, PCA, Child Development, First Aid, CPR, etc.) preferred
• Training/certification in related fields preferred

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and positive behavior supports
• Basic understanding of medical and behavioral health concepts

Benefits

The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Annual pay increases
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan providing income upon retirement
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Pay

$24.54 - $31.43/hour

Schedule

Shifts available: Day, rotating (day/evening combination) OR overnight. Shift differential for hours between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am!