Direct Support Professional Senior - Behavior Modification Assistant

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; Austin (CO); On-site; USD 33,806 - 43,297; 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, and药

Job summary

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment is seeking a Direct Support Professional Senior to join our team in Minnesota. This part‑time role covers days/evenings/overnights with rotating shifts, requiring compassionate, skilled support for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

You will assess needs, develop and implement residential plans, document outcomes, and use de-escalation techniques to support individuals with challenging behaviors.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities or related conditions.
• Experience with verbal de-escalation and behaviors.
• Clear communication with community members, employers and teams.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Must perform all physical/essential requirements with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing individuals’ needs by performing direct care duties.
• Develop and implement residential and habilitation support plans with goals and methods.
• Evaluate and document outcomes, maintain and modify plans as required.
• Respond therapeutically using de‑escalation strategies and positive behavior supports to individuals with challenging behaviors.

Skills

De-escalation

Communication skills

Driver’s License

Basic math/computer skills

Education

CNA

PCA

First Aid

CPR

Tools

Verbal de-escalation strategies

Job description

Direct Support Professional Senior

Telework Eligible: No

• Job Class: Behavior Modification Assistant
• Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
• Job ID: 95178
• Location: Austin, Blooming Prairie, and Albert Lea, MN
• Full/Part Time: Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Work Shift: Days/Evenings/Overnights/Rotating Shift (ex: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.; hours may vary depending on the needs of the program)
• Days of Work: Varies; may include weekends and holidays
• Travel Required: Yes
• Salary Range: $24.54 - $31.43 per hour
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing individuals’ needs by performing direct care duties.
• Develop and implement residential and habilitation support plans with goals and methods.
• Evaluate and document outcomes, maintain and modify plans as required.
• Respond 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 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.
• 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 accommodations.

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 fields (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

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates 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
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourage persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.