Senior Direct Support Professional — Behavior Support

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; Monticello (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Direct Care and Treatment is seeking Direct Support Professional Senior for the Becker, MN area. This part‑time role involves direct care, developing residential plans, documenting outcomes, and using de‑escalation strategies for individuals with challenging behaviors.

Occasional weekend/holiday work and driving to transport clients may be required. Bonuses may apply; compensation aligns with state job postings and includes shift differentials for evenings and overnights.

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 accommodations.

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

De-escalation

Communication

Driver's license

Age 18+

Basic math

Education

CNA certification

CPR / First Aid

Child Development education

Job description

Direct Care and Treatment is seeking Direct Support Professional Senior for the Becker, MN area. This part‑time role involves direct care, developing residential plans, documenting outcomes, and using de‑escalation strategies for individuals with challenging behaviors.

Occasional weekend/holiday work and driving to transport clients may be required. Bonuses may apply; compensation aligns with state job postings and includes shift differentials for evenings and overnights.