Direct Support Professional Senior - Behavior Modification Assistant

Job Overview

Working Title: Direct Support Professional Senior (Behavior Modification Assistant)

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment (DCT)

Location(s): Akeley, Cass Lake, Park Rapids, MN

Job ID: 95181

Employment Type: Part‑Time (Permanent full‑time position available)

Salary Range: $24.54 - $31.43 per hour

Shift Options: Day, rotating (day/evening), or overnight with shift differential for hours between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am

Closing Date: July 30, 2026

Telework Eligible: No

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing individuals’ needs by performing direct care duties.
• Develop and implement residential and habilitation support plans with measurable goals.
• 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 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 accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Requirements

Resume must clearly describe experience in the areas listed and provide the start and end month and year for each position held.

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 providing income after retirement (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 that support physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. We encourage applications from persons of color, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, public assistance, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants With Disabilities

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