Senior Direct Support Professional – Community Housing

State of Minnesota; Pine City (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/night

Benefits package

Job summary

State of Minnesota's Direct Care and Treatment agency seeks a Direct Support Professional Senior in Pine City, MN. This part-time, 80-hour-capable position supports individuals in housing programs, with day/evening/overnight shifts and weekend coverage, and may involve travel to appointments and community activities.

You will assess needs, develop residential/habilitation plans, document outcomes, and apply de-escalation and positive behavior supports to promote growth and quality of life for

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 21 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

Experience with intellectually/develop

Verbal de-escalation

Clear communication

21+ years old

Math and computer skills

Driver's license

Physical/essential requirements

Job description

State of Minnesota's Direct Care and Treatment agency seeks a Direct Support Professional Senior in Pine City, MN. This part-time, 80-hour-capable position supports individuals in housing programs, with day/evening/overnight shifts and weekend coverage, and may involve travel to appointments and community activities.

You will assess needs, develop residential/habilitation plans, document outcomes, and apply de-escalation and positive behavior supports to promote growth and quality of life for