Direct Support Professional Senior - Behavior Modification Assistant

About the role

The Direct Support Professional Senior (Behavior Modification Assistant) works in our short- and long-term housing programs, supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and other behavioral/emotional complexities. Responsibilities include assessing 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 achieving their highest quality of life and personal growth
• Collaborate with community members, employers, and teams to understand and communicate complex services

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
• Basic math and computer skills
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to perform physical tasks with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Formal training/certification in related fields (CNA, PCA, Child Development, First Aid, CPR)
• Certified Nursing Assistant experience in group homes, nursing homes, assisted living, or similar settings

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays annually
• 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 newborns or newly adopted children
• Pension plan for retirement income
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of color, Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans.