Senior Direct Support Professional (On-Call)

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

Job summary

State of Minnesota is seeking a Direct Support Professional Senior for intermittent/on-call work in Fergus Falls, MN. The role supports individuals in short- and long-term housing programs, assisting with daily care, and implementing behavior support plans.

Shifts include days, evenings, overnights, and rotating schedules. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided. This position may involve travel to medical appointments and community activities.

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 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 individuals with ID/MI

De-escalation techniques

Clear communication

Must be 18+

Math and computer skills

Driver's license

Physical ability

Job description

State of Minnesota is seeking a Direct Support Professional Senior for intermittent/on-call work in Fergus Falls, MN. The role supports individuals in short- and long-term housing programs, assisting with daily care, and implementing behavior support plans.

Shifts include days, evenings, overnights, and rotating schedules. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided. This position may involve travel to medical appointments and community activities.