Senior Direct Support Professional - Housing & Behavior Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement plan

Shift differential

Job summary

State of Minnesota is seeking a Direct Support Professional Senior in Willmar for a part-time role supporting individuals in housing programs. Responsibilities include direct care, developing support plans, and documenting outcomes.

Shifts include days/evenings/overnights with rotating schedules and possible weekends. Applicants must have experience with intellectual disabilities or mental illness, hold a valid driver's license, and demonstrate de-escalation skills.

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).

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 out-comes, 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

Disabilities care experience

Verbal de-escalation

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

CNA/CPR training

Job description

State of Minnesota is seeking a Direct Support Professional Senior in Willmar for a part-time role supporting individuals in housing programs. Responsibilities include direct care, developing support plans, and documenting outcomes.

Shifts include days/evenings/overnights with rotating schedules and possible weekends. Applicants must have experience with intellectual disabilities or mental illness, hold a valid driver's license, and demonstrate de-escalation skills.