Direct Support Professional Senior - Behavior Modification Assistant

State of Minnesota; Akeley (MN); On-site; USD 3,380,630 - 4,329,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Annual pay increases

Low-cost medical, dental, vision andRx

Pension plan

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Tax-free expense accounts for health,…

Job summary

State of Minnesota in Akeley seeks a Direct Support Professional Senior to provide direct care, develop and implement residential and habilitation support plans, and document outcomes. The role requires experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental illness, strong de‑escalation skills, valid driver's license, and the ability to work day/evening shifts in a part‑time schedule.

Telework is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental illness
• Ability to de-escalate verbally and manage challenging behaviors
• Clear communication with community members, employers and teams
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Basic math and computer skills
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to perform all physical requirements

Responsibilities

• Assisting in assessing individuals’ needs by performing direct care duties, developing and implementing residential and habilitation support plans, evaluating outcomes, documenting plans, responding therapeutically using de‑escalation strategies and positive behavior supports to individuals with challenging behaviors.

Skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Clear communication

Verbal de-escalation

Education

CNA

PCA

Child Development

First Aid

CPR

Job description

Direct Support Professional Senior

Position located in Akeley. Telework eligibility: No. Job Class: Behavior Modification Assistant. Full/Part Time: Part-Time. Salary: $24.54 - $31.43 per hour.

Position Details

• Location: Akeley
• Telework Eligibility: No
• Job Class: Behavior Modification Assistant
• Full/Part Time: Part-Time
• Salary: $24.54 - $31.43 per hour
• Work Shift: Day, rotating, overnight (hours may vary)
• Travel Required: Yes

Responsibilities

Assisting in assessing individuals’ needs by performing direct care duties, developing and implementing residential and habilitation support plans, evaluating outcomes, documenting plans, responding therapeutically using de‑escalation strategies and positive behavior supports to individuals with challenging behaviors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and/or co‑occurring diagnosis
• Experience with verbal de‑escalation strategies and with individuals who exhibit aggressive behaviors
• Clear communication skills to understand and communicate complex services with community members, employers and teams
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Basic math and computer skills
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to perform all physical/essential requirements with or without reasonable accommodation(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Experience collecting and summarizing data to document program delivery by observation, charting and measuring
• Formal training, certification or education in related field (CNA, PCA, Child Development, First Aid, CPR, etc.)
• Certified Nursing Assistant experience working in a group home, nursing home, assisted living or similar setting

Additional Requirements

Resume should clearly describe experience in the areas listed and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Benefits

• 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)
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• Six weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan after at least three years of service
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental and dependent care
• Resources that support physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.