Direct Support Professional Senior - Behavior Modification Assistant

Direct Support Professional Senior – Behavior Modification Assistant

Apply for the Direct Support Professional Senior – Behavior Modification Assistant role at State of Minnesota
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• Job
• Location:
  
  Lakeville, MN
• Remote work:
  No
• Work hours:
  
  Part‑time (may include weekends and holidays)
• Shift schedule:
  Days / evenings / overnights / rotating (e.g., 7:00 AM–3:30 PM)
• Travel required:
  
  Yes (transport and accompany individuals to appointments and outings)
• Salary: $24.12–$30.89 per hour
• Classification:
  Classified
• Union: 204 – Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME
• Posting date: 01/12/2026
• Closing date: 01/26/2026
• Eligibility:
  Open to all qualified job seekers; no sponsorship available.
• Connect 700 program for applicants with disabilities:
  Yes

Direct Care and Treatment is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E‑Verify.

As a Direct Support Professional Senior you will:

• Assist in assessing individuals’ needs and perform direct care duties.
• Develop and implement individualized residential and habilitation support plans, including 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 Into individuals with challenging behaviors.

• 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 complexجے خدمات مع أعضاء المجتمع وأصحاب العمل وفرق الفريق.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform all physical/essential requirements with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Cultural responsiveness experience with diverse backgrounds.
• Experience collecting and summarizing data to document program delivery.
• Formal training/certification/education in related fields (CNA, PCA, Child Development, First Aid, CPR, etc.).
• Certified Nursing Assistant experience in a group home, nursing home, assisted living, or similar setting.
• Experience working with youth having mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or اہلِ behavioral challenges.

Resumes must clearly describe experience in the listed areas and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each position held. Reference checks and a criminal background check will be conducted prior to appointment.

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• 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 3 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.

Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative‑action, and veteran‑friendly employers. 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, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.