Direct Support Professional– Senior

Job Class: Behavior Modification Assistant

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Location: Grand Rapids, MN

Salary: $31.43 per hour

Shift: Days/Evenings/Overnights/Rotating Shift; hours may vary (e.g., 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; may include weekends and holidays)

Travel Required: Yes; transport individuals to medical appointments, community outings, etc.

The work you'll do

As a Direct Support Professional Senior you will support residents in our short- and long-term housing program who may have intellectual disabilities, mental illness, brain injury, and other emotional, behavioral, medical complexities. You will help them achieve the highest quality of life and personal growth.

Responsibilities

- Assist in assessing individuals' needs by performing direct care duties.
- Develop and implement residential and habilitation support plans with specific 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 to individuals exhibiting challenging behaviors.
- Transport and accompany individuals to medical appointments, community outings, recreational activities, and spiritual events.

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 those 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 and essential requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Experience collecting and summarizing data to document program delivery by observation, charting, and measuring.
- Formal training or certification in related field (e.g., CNA, PCA, Child Development, First Aid, CPR).
- Certified Nursing Assistant experience in a group home, nursing home, assisted living, or similar setting.

Background Check

Reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check will be conducted prior to appointment.

Advantages

- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Annual pay increases
- Low‐cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans (including fertility care, diabetes care, and dental/orthodontic care for adults and children)
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan after at least three years of service
- Employer‐paid life insurance
- Short‐term and long‐term disability insurance
- Tax‐free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care




- Resources promoting physical, emotional, social, and financial well‐being

Training & Development

- Training, classes, and professional development opportunities.
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (eligible positions may qualify). For more information, visit studentaid.gov.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Voluntary confidential program supporting employees and families with life challenges that may impact health and performance.
- Support areas include mental health, relationships, grief, finances, legal issues.
- Daily living convenience services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care.

Equal Opportunity Statements

Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of Minnesota and strongly encourage persons of color and 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, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, public assistance status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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📌 Direct Support Professional Senior - Behavior Modification Assistant (Grand Rapids)
🏢 Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment
📍 Grand Rapids