Senior Direct Support Professional (On-Call)

State of Minnesota; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Minnesota is seeking a Direct Support Professional Senior (Intermittent/On-Call) to support individuals in short- and long-term housing programs in the Brainerd area. Shifts include days, evenings, overnights, and rotating schedules with a 50% travel requirement for outings and appointments.

You will assess needs, develop habilitation plans, and document outcomes while using de-escalation techniques to support individuals with complex medical and behavioral needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and/or co-occurring diagnosis.
• Experience with verbal de-escalation strategies and challenging behaviors.
• Clear communication 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.

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
• With locations across Minnesota, it is likely we will have a vacancy near you, working at one home rather than multiple locations!
• As a Direct Support Professional Senior, you will be responsible for supporting individuals who are in our short- and long-term housing program.

Skills

IDD experience

De-escalation skills

Communication skills

Age 18+

Basic math

Driver's license

Physical ability

Education

CNA

PCA

First Aid

CPR

Job description

State of Minnesota is seeking a Direct Support Professional Senior (Intermittent/On-Call) to support individuals in short- and long-term housing programs in the Brainerd area. Shifts include days, evenings, overnights, and rotating schedules with a 50% travel requirement for outings and appointments.

You will assess needs, develop habilitation plans, and document outcomes while using de-escalation techniques to support individuals with complex medical and behavioral needs.