Direct Support Professional Senior - Behavior Modification Assistant

State of Minnesota; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 33,806 - 43,297; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Annual pay increases

Employer-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

The State of Minnesota is hiring a Direct Support Professional Senior in Duluth, MN. This part-time role focuses on assisting individuals with intellectual disabilities through various direct care duties. Candidates should have experience with verbal de-escalation strategies and a valid driver's license.

Join a team that values cultural responsiveness in a diverse workplace, offering benefits like paid vacation, medical insurance, and a pension plan after three years.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with individuals with aggressive behaviors.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to perform all physical/essential requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing individuals’ needs through direct care duties.
• Develop support plans with specific goals and methods.
• Respond using de-escalation strategies to individuals with challenging behaviors.

Skills

Experience with intellectual disabilities

Verbal de-escalation strategies

Clear communication skills

Basic math and computer skills

Education

CNA, PCA, Child Development, First Aid, CPR certification

Job description

Direct Support Professional Senior (Job ID: 95183)

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Location: Hermantown and Cloquet, MN

Job Type: Part‑time (Unlimited), Days/Evenings/Overnights/Rotating Shift

Salary: $24.54 – $31.43 per hour

Telework Eligible: No

Travel Required: Yes – transportation to medical appointments, community outings, etc.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing individuals’ needs through direct care duties.
• Develop and implement residential and habilitation support plans with specific goals and methods.
• Evaluate and document outcomes, maintaining or modifying 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 convey complex services to 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

• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in a diverse workplace.
• Experience collecting and summarizing data to document program delivery by observation, charting, and measuring.
• Formal training/certification/education in related fields (CNA, PCA, Child Development, First Aid, CPR, etc.).
• Certified Nursing Assistant experience in a group home, nursing home, assisted living, or similar setting.

Additional Requirements

• Resume must clearly describe experience in listed areas and specify start and end month/year for each position.
• Reference checks and criminal background check will be conducted 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 after 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 supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being

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 encourages persons of color, 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 activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.