Senior Direct Support Professional - On-Call/Intermittent

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment

Brainerd (MN)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 43,000

Part time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment in Brainerd, MN is seeking a Direct Support Professional Senior for intermittent/on-call shifts to support individuals in housing programs. You will assist with direct care, de-escalation, and implement residential plans to promote well-being and growth.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, developing habilitation plans, documenting outcomes, and providing positive behavior supports.

Qualifications

Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and/or co-occurring diagnoses.
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.
With locations across Minnesota, it is likely we will have a vacancy near you, working at one home rather than multiple locations!