Direct Support Professional Senior - Behavior Modification Assistant

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 33,806 - 43,297; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment is seeking a Direct Support Professional Senior in Brainerd. This part-time position involves direct care, implementing support plans, and documenting outcomes.

Expect to work days/evenings/overnights on a rotating schedule, with potential weekends and holidays. You will respond to challenging behaviors with de-escalation strategies, support individuals in daily activities, and collaborate with teams to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals who have intellectual disabilities and/or mental illness.
• Ability to use verbal de-escalation to respond to challenging behaviors.
• Clear communication with community members, employers and teams.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to perform physical duties with/without accommodations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

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 and modify plans as required.
• Respond therapeutically using de-escalation strategies and positive behavior supports.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Clear communication

Valid driver's license

Physical ability

Education

CNA/PCA certification

Job description

Working Title

Direct Support Professional Senior

Job Class

Behavior Modification Assistant

Agency

Direct Care and Treatment

• Location: Brainerd
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Days of Work: Varies; may include weekends and holidays
• Travel Required: Yes
• Salary Range: $24.54 – $31.43 hourly
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Work Shift/Work Hours: 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)

Responsibilities

• Assisting in assessing individuals’ needs by performing direct care duties
• Developing and implementing residential and habilitation support plans with goals and methods
• Evaluating and documenting outcomes, maintaining or modifying the plans and performing related work as required
• 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 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 accommodation(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures
• Experience collecting and summarizing data to document program delivery by observation, charting and measuring
• Formal training/certification/education in a 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

Hiring Bonus

Candidates may be eligible for up to a $2,500 hiring bonus. Current State of Minnesota employees are not eligible for the hiring bonus.

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
• 6‑week 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 to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being

Connect 700 Program

Designation of applicants with disabilities: Yes

Employment Sponsorship

Direct Care and Treatment is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E‑Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 encourages 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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.