Experienced Behavioral Support Direct Support Professional

Genesis Group Homes•Brooklyn Park, MN

9d•$0 - $19•Hybrid

About The Position

Behavioral Support Direct Support Professionals provide one-on-one support to individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and complex behavioral needs. This position is designed for experienced professionals who are confident supporting individuals with challenging behaviors while promoting safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life. This is not an entry-level DSP position. We are seeking candidates with previous experience supporting individuals with significant behavioral challenges in residential, crisis, behavioral, or similar direct support settings. This position provides one-on-one support to an adult who is primarily non-verbal and requires consistent supervision, structure, and behavioral support throughout the day. The individual enjoys community outings, daily routines, and engaging with familiar staff. Because communication is limited, staff must be observant, proactive, and able to recognize behavioral cues before situations escalate. The individual has significant behavioral support needs and may display physical aggression during periods of frustration or dysregulation. Staff must be comfortable working in an environment where challenging behaviors are expected and be prepared to respond using positive behavior support strategies, approved crisis intervention techniques, and individualized behavior plans. This is an active position that requires staff to remain engaged throughout the shift, participate in community activities, redirect behaviors, maintain structure, and provide continuous supervision to promote safety and success. Behavioral Support DSPs have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Through consistency, patience, and relationship-building, staff help individuals develop skills, increase independence, reduce behavioral challenges, and experience success in their homes and communities.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have at least one year of professional experience supporting individuals with significant behavioral challenges in a residential, crisis, behavioral health, mental health, or developmental disability setting.
Have experience implementing behavior support plans and responding appropriately during behavioral incidents.
Be comfortable supporting individuals who may become physically aggressive.
Be physically able to maintain an active work environment, including frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, and participating in community activities.
Possess excellent observation, communication, and documentation skills.
Hold a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, and have access to an insured vehicle.
Successfully pass a Minnesota DHS background study.
Possess basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Crisis prevention and intervention
Developmental disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mental health services
Crisis or intensive residential programs
Non-verbal communication supports
One-on-one behavioral services

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one behavioral support in home and community settings.
Implement individualized behavior support plans and therapeutic interventions.
Utilize positive behavior support techniques and approved crisis intervention strategies.
Maintain safety during behavioral incidents while using the least restrictive interventions appropriate to the situation.
Support communication, emotional regulation, and skill development.
Assist with personal care, daily living activities, meal preparation, medication administration, and household responsibilities.
Encourage meaningful community participation and social engagement.
Accurately document behaviors, interventions, and progress using electronic documentation systems.
Work collaboratively with supervisors, behavior professionals, medical providers, and team members.