Direct Support Professional Senior - Behavior Modification Assistant
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health, Community Health
Overview
Location: Zimmerman, MN
Work Area: Zimmerman, MN
Telework Eligible: No
Working Title: Direct Support Professional Senior
Job Class: Behavior Modification Assistant
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job : 91603
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 01/22/2026 |
Closing Date: 02/04/2026
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
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
Additional eligibility note: 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.
The work you'll doThe work you'll do is more than just a job. 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 Zimmerman, 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!
As a Direct Support Professional Senior you will be responsible for supporting individuals who are in our short- and long-term housing program. These individuals may have intellectual disabilities, mental illness, brain injury, and other emotional, behavioral, medical complexities. In this position you will ensure the people we serve achieve their highest quality of life and personal growth! You will do this by:
- Assisting in assessing individual's needs by performing direct care duties
- Developing and implementing residential and habilitation support plans with goals and methods
- Evaluating and documenting outcomes, maintaining or modifying the plans and performing related work as required
- Respond therapeutically using de-escalation strategies and positive behavior supports to individuals with challenging behaviors
With locations across Minnesota, it is likely we will have a vacancy near you
, working at one home rather than multiple locations!
Current State of Minnesota Employees are not eligible for the hiring bonus.
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).
- Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different 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…
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