Candidates may be eligible for up to a $2,500 hiring bonus!
Job Summary
This posting will be used to fill multiple permanent, full-time (80 hours), part-time and intermittent (on-call) Direct Care positions within DHS Community Based Services sites in (Brainerd, MN). Shifts Available: Day, rotating (day/evening combination) OR overnight. We also offer $2.25 shift differential for hours between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.!
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 out-comes, 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).
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
Public pension plan
Training and professional development
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Paid parental leave
Low-cost medical and dental coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Vision coverage
Wellness programs and resources
Employer paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Health care spending and savings accounts
Dependent care spending account
Tax-deferred compensation
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.