Direct Support Professional Senior - Behavior Modification Assistant

Direct Support Professional Senior (Job )

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Location: Hermantown and Cloquet, MN

Job Type: Part‑time (Unlimited), Days/Evenings/Overnights/Rotating Shift

Salary: $24.54 – $31.43 per hour

Telework Eligible: No

Travel Required: Yes – transportation to medical appointments, community outings, etc.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

• Assist in assessing individuals’ needs through direct care duties.
• Develop and implement residential and habilitation support plans with specific 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.

• 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 convey complex services to 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).

• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in a diverse workplace.
• 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 in a group home, nursing home, assisted living, or similar setting.

• Resume must clearly describe experience in listed areas and specify start and end month/year for each position.
• Reference checks and criminal background check will be conducted prior to appointment.

• 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 after 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 supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being

Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color, Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, 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, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.