Direct Support Professional Senior - Behavior Modification Assistant

Job Title Direct Support Professional Senior Job Class Behavior Modification Assistant Agency Direct Care and Treatment Location Pine City, MN Job Summary As a Direct Support Professional Senior, you will support individuals in our short‑ and long‑term housing program who have intellectual disabilities, mental illness, brain injury, and other behavioral and medical complexities. Your goal is to help each person achieve the highest quality of life and personal growth by providing direct care, developing support plans, and responding to challenging behaviors with positive strategies. Key Responsibilities Assisting in assessing individuals’ needs through direct care duties. Developing and implementing residential and habilitation support plans with clear goals and methods. Evaluating and documenting outcomes, maintaining or modifying plans, and performing related tasks as required. Responding therapeutically using de‑escalation strategies and positive behavior supports to individuals with challenging behaviors. Minimum Qualifications Experience working 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 21 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). Preferred Qualifications Experience working effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Experience collecting and summarizing data to document program delivery by observation, charting, and measuring. Formal training, certification, or education in related fields (e.g., CNA, PCA, Child Development, First Aid, CPR). Certified Nursing Assistant experience in a group home, nursing home, assisted living, or similar setting. Experience working with youth with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and/or behavioral challenges. Benefits Paid vacation and sick leave 12 paid holidays each year Annual pay increases Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans Fertility care, including IVF Diabetes care Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years) Employer‑paid life insurance Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care Resources that support physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being Equal Opportunity Employer Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourage persons of color, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Note Regarding Applicants With Disabilities Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, contact the Careers Help Desk. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Minnesota