Direct Support Professional Senior

4 weeks ago


Austin, Texas, United States State of Minnesota Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Direct Support Professional Senior 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 vital role in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and other emotional, behavioral, medical complexities.

Key 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 to individuals with challenging behaviors.
Requirements
  • 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 accommodation(s).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience collecting and summarizing data to document program delivery by observation, charting, and measuring.
  • Formal training/certification/education in related fields (CNA, PCA, Child Development, First Aid, CPR, etc.).
  • Certified Nursing Assistant experience working in a group home, nursing home, assisted living, or similar setting.
What We Offer

As a Direct Support Professional Senior at the State of Minnesota, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment that values cultural responsiveness and employee development. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about supporting individuals with complex needs and are committed to delivering high-quality care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.


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