Direct Support Professional Senior - Behavior Modification Assistant

Direct Support Professional Senior Responsible for supporting individuals who are in our short‑ and long‑term housing program. These individuals may have intellectual disabilities, mental illness, brain injury, and other emotional, behavioral, or medical complexities. In this role you will help people achieve their highest quality of life and personal growth by assessing needs, implementing and evaluating care plans, and responding therapeutically with de‑escalation strategies and positive behavior supports. Responsibilities Assist in assessing individuals’ needs through direct care duties. Develop and implement residential and habilitation support plans with clear goals and methods. Evaluate and document outcomes, maintain or modify plans, and perform related work as required. Respond therapeutically using de‑escalation strategies and positive behavior supports for 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 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 accommodations. Preferred Qualifications Experience working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Experience collecting and summarizing data to document program delivery through observation, charting, and measuring. Formal training, certification, or education in a related field (CNA, PCA, Child Development, First Aid, CPR, etc.). Certified Nursing Assistant experience working in a group home, nursing home, assisted living, or similar setting. Additional Requirements Reference checks to verify job‑related credentials and a criminal background check will be conducted prior to appointment. Candidates must clearly describe their experience, including the start and end month and year for each job held. Benefits As an employee you will have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with additional benefits to support you and your family. Paid vacation and sick leave 12 paid holidays each year Annual pay increases You may have access to low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans. Options may include fertility care (including IVF), diabetes care, and dental and orthodontic care for adults and children. Six 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 to provide support for your family in the event of death Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance to provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being Training, classes, and professional development opportunities Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including confidential counseling for mental health, relationship challenges, grief, finances, and legal issues Daily Living/Convenience Services (e.g., chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care)

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