Direct Support Professional Senior - Behavior Modification Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer-paid life insurance

Job summary

Join Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment as a Direct Support Professional Senior in Duluth. You will assist individuals with disabilities in achieving personal growth and quality of life. Your role includes assessing needs, developing support plans, and employing therapeutic responses.

The position offers part-time hours and a salary range of $24.54 - $31.43 per hour. Applicants must have experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities and must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, or co-occurring diagnosis.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in short- and long-term housing programs.
• Assist in assessing individual needs and performing direct care duties.
• Develop and implement residential support plans with goals.

Skills

Working with individuals with intellectual disabilities

Verbal de-escalation strategies

Clear communication skills

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in related fields (CNA, PCA, etc.)

Job description

Job Details

• Telework Eligible: No
• Working Title: Direct Support Professional Senior
• Job Class: Behavior Modification Assistant
• Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
• Job ID: 95183
• Location: Hermantown / Cloquet, MN
• Full/Part Time: Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Days/Evenings/Overnights/Rotating Shift (e.g., 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.; hours may vary)
• Days of Work: Varies; may include weekends and holidays
• Travel Required: Yes (transport and accompany individuals to medical appointments, community outings, recreational activities, and spiritual events)
• Salary Range: $24.54 - $31.43 per hour
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Job Description

As a Direct Support Professional Senior you will support individuals in our short- and long-term housing program who may have intellectual disabilities, mental illness, brain injury, and other emotional, behavioral, or medical complexities. You will help these individuals achieve the highest quality of life and personal growth.

• Assist in assessing individual's needs by performing direct care duties.
• Develop and implement residential and habilitation support plans with goals and methods.
• Evaluate and document outcomes, maintaining or modifying the 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 diagnosis.
• Experience with verbal de-escalation strategies and working with individuals who exhibit aggressive behaviors.
• Clear communication skills to understand and convey complex services.
• 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 cultural backgrounds.
• Experience collecting and summarizing data to document program delivery.
• Formal training, certification, or education in a related field (CNA, PCA, Child Development, First Aid, CPR, etc.).
• Certified Nursing Assistant experience in a group home, nursing home, assisted living, or similar setting.

Reference and Background Checks

Direct Care and Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and mandatory criminal background checks prior to appointment.

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 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income after retirement (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
• Resources that support physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, veteran-friendly employers. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds, including persons of color, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans. 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 characteristics protected by law.

Immigration

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