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. Key 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 including medical appointments, community outings, recreational activities, and spiritual events
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 with community members, employers, and teams
- Basic math and computer skills
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to perform all physical/essential requirements with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualifications
- At least 21 years of age
- Driver's License
- Valid Driver's License
Skills
- Verbal de-escalation strategies
- Positive behavior supports
- Communication skills
- Basic math and computer skills
- Physical abilities to perform essential job functions
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 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
- 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 per hour
Schedule
Shifts available: Day, rotating (day/evening combination) OR overnight. Shift differential for hours between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am!
Contact
To apply, select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. Questions about the application process can be directed to the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information, visit http://www.mn.gov/careers. For questions about the position, contact CBS.Staffing@state.mn.us. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title, and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to CBS.Staffing@state.mn.us. If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, contact Accommodations.DCT@state.mn.us or call 651-539-7243.