Crisis Direct Support Professional

Genesis Group Homes•Andover, MN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals provide support and supervision to individuals who have developmental, mental health, or physical disabilities. This role is rewarding as it allows professionals to get to know new people, create relationships, participate in new experiences, and make a difference in the lives of others. The company, Synova Group, is a newly combined entity managing several long-term care companies, handling employee services like recruitment, training, and accounting. They are looking for individuals passionate about helping others, who are flexible, dependable, and embody core values such as service excellence, person-centered care, nurturing relationships, ownership, valuing every voice, and authenticity. The role requires comfort in working with challenging behaviors.

Requirements

Be 18 years or older.
Possess a high school diploma preferred.
One year of experience delivering services to individuals with disabilities.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Have access to an insured vehicle.
Have a clean driving record.
Need to pass a DHS background study.
Exhibit basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Has a passion for helping others.
Is flexible and dependable.
Displays the qualities of the company’s core values including service excellence, you centered care, nurturing relationships, ownership, value in every voice, and authenticity.

Responsibilities

Helps to establish and keep community relationships and friendships.
Assists individuals with daily routines including, but not limited to, household tasks, cooking and eating, individual self-care, socializing, use of leisure time, health and safety, money management and behavior management.
Administers medications.
Provides transportation.
Documents services and events through an online computer program.