Direct Support Professional Senior - Behavior Modification Assistant
About the role
The Direct Support Professional Senior (Behavior Modification Assistant) is responsible for supporting 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 individuals with 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 necessary
- 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
- Ensure individuals achieve their highest quality of life and personal growth
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 18 years of age
- Must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment
- Must be able to perform all physical/essential requirements with or without reasonable accommodation
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and behavior modification
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic computer skills for data collection and documentation
Benefits
As an employee, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Annual pay increases
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care and diabetes care
- 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
Pay
$24.12 - $30.89 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. For questions about the application process, visit http://www.mn.gov/careers. For additional information about the position, contact CBS.Staffing@state.mn.us.