Senior Direct Support Professional

1 week ago


Brainerd, Minnesota, United States State of Minnesota Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Senior Direct Support Professional to join our team at the State of Minnesota. As a key member of our Direct Care and Treatment – Community Based Services team, you will play a critical role in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and other emotional, behavioral, medical complexities.

Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the individuals we serve achieve their highest quality of life and personal growth. You will do this by:

  • 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
  • Responding therapeutically using de-escalation strategies and positive behavior supports to individuals with challenging behaviors

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and other emotional, behavioral, medical complexities
  • Develop and implement individualized support plans
  • Evaluate and document outcomes
  • Respond to challenging behaviors using de-escalation strategies and positive behavior supports

Requirements:

  • 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience collecting and summarizing data to document program delivery by observation, charting, and measuring
  • Formal training/certification/education in related field (CNA, PCA, Child Development, First Aide, CPR, etc.)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant experience working in a group home, nursing home, assisted living, or similar setting

Additional Requirements:

  • To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held
  • Reference/background checks will be conducted prior to appointment


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