Senior Direct Support Professional - On-Call Care

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays

Pension plan

Job summary

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment seeks a Direct Support Professional Senior for intermittent/on-call work in Willmar, MN. You will support individuals with intellectual disabilities and related needs in housing programs, ensuring quality of life and personal growth.

Responsibilities include direct care, developing habilitation plans, documenting outcomes, and using de-escalation techniques. Shift options include day, evening, and overnight with a rotation and weekend availability.

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.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

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, maintaining or modifying plans as required.
• Respond therapeutically using de-escalation strategies and positive behavior supports.
• Work at one home location with potential vacancy near you.

Skills

Experience with ID/mental illness

Verbal de-escalation

Clear communication

Driver's license

Ability to perform physical tasks

Education

CNA/PCA/CPR training

Job description

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment seeks a Direct Support Professional Senior for intermittent/on-call work in Willmar, MN. You will support individuals with intellectual disabilities and related needs in housing programs, ensuring quality of life and personal growth.

Responsibilities include direct care, developing habilitation plans, documenting outcomes, and using de-escalation techniques. Shift options include day, evening, and overnight with a rotation and weekend availability.