The Minnesota Department of Human Services takes data privacy and security seriously and is committed to protecting user information. The Direct Support Connect® website is secure and collects only the minimum amount of data needed to help users connect.
For details, see Terms Of Use.
If you need direct support but don't know if you qualify for PCA services, Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) or Consumer Support Grant (CSG), contact the human services office in the county where you live to discuss options and eligibility.
You can request a MnCHOICES assessment and a certified assessor will meet with you to determine what services and programs you qualify for based on your needs, and then you choose what services and programs are right for you.
Find contact information here:
For additional details, check out these resources from the Minnesota Department of Human Services:
You can find a list of PCA agencies within Minnesota by:
Or search on MinnesotaHelp.info, using a keyword, example: Personal Care Assistant (PCA).
If you're an individual looking to hire you can register with the website, create a new profile and select I’m Hiring to complete your profile. Then create a job posting(s) with Direct Support Connect® that tells direct support workers:
Direct Support Connect® will automatically match direct support workers to each of your job postings. If you locate a good match you can then securely message individuals to introduce yourself using the Message Me feature.
After registering for the site you will be asked to complete a basic profile and then select that you are creating an I’m Hiring profile.
If you have created a profile and want to create a new profile select the user icon in the gold banner at the top of the page and Create New Profile from the drop down menu.
Direct Support Connect® will automatically list the direct support professionals whose profiles have the highest percentage match to your job posting(s).
To view your matches select Jobs in the gold banner at the top of the page, select a job posting to view the job opening details and a list of matched direct support workers.
Direct Support Connect® will display profiles which have the highest percentage match to your profile. If you think a profile may be a good fit, select Message Me next to the individual’s name. You can then type a message to start a conversation and select Submit. The individual will receive an email notification alerting them of a new message. Private messages can be sent back and forth within the site to ensure they are a good match.
Select the star icon next to an individual’s name to add them to your favorites list. This ensures you are able to message the individual even if you are not matched in the future.
If you're a direct support worker you can register for the website, create a new profile, and select I’m a support worker option to complete your profile with Direct Support Connect® that tells individuals looking to hire:
Direct Support Connect® will automatically match you to the job postings of individual hiring. If you locate a good match you can then securely message individuals to introduce yourself using the Message Me feature.
Direct Support Connect® will automatically match you to the job posting of individuals hiring.
To view your matches, select Jobs in the gold banner at the top of the page and scroll down to the Matching Jobs section and select a job to see additional details.
Direct Support Connect® will display profiles which have the highest percentage match to your profile. If you think a profile may be a good fit, select Message Me next to the individual’s name. You can then type a message to start a conversation and select Submit. The individual will receive an email notification alerting them of a new message. Private messages can be sent back and forth within the site to ensure they are a good match.
Select the star icon next to an individual’s name to add them to your favorites list. This ensures you are able to message the individual even if you are not matched in the future.
SEIU is the healthcare union representing all types of healthcare workers, including direct support workers in PCA Choice, Consumer Directed Community Supports and the Consumer Support Grant, throughout Minnesota.
Direct support workers are not required to be union members to register with Direct Support Connect®.
If desired, information about SEIU is available by contacting:
A Unique Minnesota Provider Identification (UMPI) number is what MHCP (Minnesota Health Care Program) enrolled providers use to bill the state, so a worker can get paid. As a PCA, CSG, or CDCS direct support worker, you receive this number after enrolling with the Minnesota Department of Human Services and becoming affiliated with an MHCP enrolled provider agency.
An UMPI number is required by the Minnesota Department of Human Services when providing care for someone who is receiving Medical Assistance (Medicaid) and some MinnesotaCare recipients.
You are not required to provide an UMPI number to register with Direct Support Connect®.