Senior Direct Support Professional — Behavior Specialist

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus up to $2,500

Shift differential for evenings/nights

Job summary

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment is hiring a Direct Support Professional Senior in Fergus Falls. This part-time role supports individuals in housing programs, delivering direct care and implementing habilitation plans to promote quality of life.

The position requires experience with intellectual disabilities or mental illness, strong communication, and a valid driver’s license. Shifts vary across day, evening and overnight with a possible shift differential.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals who have intellectual disabilities or mental illness.
• Experience with de-escalation and handling challenging behaviors.
• Strong communication with clients, families and teams.
• Must be 18+ and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing individuals' needs with direct care tasks.
• Develop and implement residential/habilitation plans with goals.
• Evaluate outcomes and adjust plans as needed.
• Respond to behaviors using de-escalation and positive supports.

Skills

De-escalation skills

Clear communication

Driver's license

Math and computer skills

Physical/essential duties

Education

CNA / PCA certification

CPR / First Aid training

Child Development education

Job description

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment is hiring a Direct Support Professional Senior in Fergus Falls. This part-time role supports individuals in housing programs, delivering direct care and implementing habilitation plans to promote quality of life.

The position requires experience with intellectual disabilities or mental illness, strong communication, and a valid driver’s license. Shifts vary across day, evening and overnight with a possible shift differential.