Direct Support Professional Senior (Intermittent/On-Call) - Behavior Modification Assistant

State of Minnesota; Akeley (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Minnesota is seeking a Direct Support Professional Senior (Intermittent/On-Call) in Park Rapids, MN. This role provides direct care and support to individuals in housing programs who may have intellectual disabilities or mental health needs, developing individualized plans and documenting outcomes.

The position requires day/evening/night shifts with rotating hours and travel to medical appointments and activities.

Qualifications

• Experience 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 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).

Responsibilities

• Assisting in assessing individual's 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.
• Respond therapeutically using de‑escalation strategies and positive behavior supports to individuals with challenging behaviors

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Communication skills

Driver's License

Education

CNA / PCA certification

CPR / First Aid certification

Job description

Working Title: Direct Support Professional Senior (Intermittent/On-Call)

Job Class: Behavior Modification Assistant

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

• Job ID : 96904
• Location : Akeley
• Telework Eligible : No
• Full/Part Time : Intermittent
• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 10/14/2026
• Closing Date : 10/20/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment
• Division/Unit : MSOCS FC Park Rapids
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Days/Evenings/Overnights/Rotating Shift (ex: 7:00a.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 (50% Transport and accompany individuals to medical appointments, community outings, recreational activities, and spiritual events)
• Salary Range: $24.54 - $31.43 / hourly
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep
• FLSA Status : Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. The work you'll do is more than just a job.

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) 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.

This posting may be used to fill multiple permanent intermittent (on‑call) Direct Care positions within DCT Community Based Services sites in Park Rapids, MN. Shifts Available: Day, rotating (day/evening combination) OR overnight. We also offer shift differential for hours between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am!

As a Direct Support Professional Senior, you will be responsible for supporting individuals who are in our short‑ and long‑term housing program. These individuals may have intellectual disabilities, mental illness, brain injury, and other emotional, behavioral, medical complexities. In this position you will ensure the people we serve achieve their highest quality of life and personal growth! You will do this by

• Assisting in assessing individual's 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.
• Respond therapeutically using de‑escalation strategies and positive behavior supports to individuals with challenging behaviors

With locations across Minnesota, it is likely we will have a vacancy near you, working at one home rather than multiple locations!

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 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

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences 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 related field (CNA, PCA, Child Development, First Aide, CPR, etc.)
• Certified Nursing Assistant experience working in a group home, nursing home, assisted living or similar setting.

Additional Requirements

• REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care and Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job‑related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.