Senior Direct Support Professional - Behavioral Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Annual pay increases

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and药

Job summary

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment is seeking a Direct Support Professional Senior to join our team in Minnesota. This part‑time role covers days/evenings/overnights with rotating shifts, requiring compassionate, skilled support for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

You will assess needs, develop and implement residential plans, document outcomes, and use de-escalation techniques to support individuals with challenging behaviors.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities or related conditions.
• Experience with verbal de-escalation and behaviors.
• Clear communication with community members, employers and teams.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Must perform all physical/essential requirements with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing individuals’ needs by performing direct care duties.
• Develop and implement residential and habilitation support plans with goals and methods.
• Evaluate and document outcomes, maintain and modify plans as required.
• Respond therapeutically using de‑escalation strategies and positive behavior supports to individuals with challenging behaviors.

Skills

De-escalation

Communication skills

Driver’s License

Basic math/computer skills

Education

CNA

PCA

First Aid

CPR

Tools

Verbal de-escalation strategies

Job description

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment is seeking a Direct Support Professional Senior to join our team in Minnesota. This part‑time role covers days/evenings/overnights with rotating shifts, requiring compassionate, skilled support for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

You will assess needs, develop and implement residential plans, document outcomes, and use de-escalation techniques to support individuals with challenging behaviors.