Direct Support Professional Senior - Behavior Modification Assistant

Direct Support Professional Senior - Behavior Modification Assistant

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Working Title: Direct Support Professional Senior
Job Class: Behavior Modification Assistant
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

• Job
• Location:
  
  Cloquet
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 12/31/2025
• Closing Date: 01/14/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Direct Care and Treatment
• Division/Unit:
  Direct Care and Treatment / Community Based Services / Minnesota State Operated Community Services
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Days/Evenings/Overnights/Rotating Shift (ex: 7:00a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.; hours may vary depending on the needs of the program)
• Days of Work:
  Varies; may include weekends and holidays
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes (Transport and accompany individuals to medical appointments, community outings, recreational activities, and spiritual events)
• Salary Range: $24.12 - $30.89 / hourly
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME
• Work Area:
  Cloquet, MN
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) 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.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Candidates may be eligible for up to a $2,500 hiring bonus!*

This posting will be used to fill multiple permanent, full-time (80 hours), part-time and intermittent (on‑call) Direct Care positions within DCT Community Based Services sites in Cloquet, MN.
Shifts Available: Day, rotating (day/evening combination)
OR overnight. We also offer shift differential for hours between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am!

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing individual needs by performing direct care duties.
• Develop and implement residential and habilitation support plans with goals and methods.
• Evaluate and document outcomes, maintain or modify the plans and perform related work as required.
• Respond therapeutically using de‑escalation strategies and positive behavior supports to individuals with challenging behaviors.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

• Proof of cultural responsiveness and experience working with diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• 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 Aid, CPR, etc.).
• Certified Nursing Assistant experience working in a group home, nursing home, assisted living or similar setting.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Annual pay increases
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 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 that can provide income if you are unable to…