Direct Support Professional - Overnights

LifeScape•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional, you support adults with disabilities to live as independently as possible while treating each person with dignity, respect, and choice. The work is hands-on and active, involving movement, problem-solving, teamwork, and meaningful human connection. You help individuals with daily life, follow their Individual Service Plans (ISPs), support personal goals, and encourage independence through skill-building and everyday teaching moments. The position follows a fixed 12-hour shift model, with a back-half schedule of Thursday through Saturday. Overnight shifts start between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. and end between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Employees work about 12 days per month, with consistent days, locations, and people supported. Weekend shifts receive premium pay. The role involves active work both indoors and outdoors, rather than desk-based work. LifeScape’s mission is to empower people to live their best life. Its vision is to provide exceptional services and creative solutions for people with varied needs and complex care across their lifespan, and to develop partnerships and technology-based solutions that improve the lives of people supported. The organization identifies its shared values as integrity, compassion, respect, safety and wellbeing, fiscal responsibility, excellence, and accountability.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Must complete and receive certification in agency-provided training within the specified time allotment.
Clear background check and drug screen upon conditional offer.
Able to stand, walk, move, and remain active for extended periods.
Able to kneel on one or both knees and stand back up unassisted.
Able to transition between standing, kneeling, squatting, and bending.
Able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds using proper body mechanics.
Able to assist with transfers and positioning as needed.
Able to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements.
Able to react quickly and safely in dynamic situations.
Compassionate, patient, and respectful.
Comfortable following plans, routines, and safety procedures.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Team-oriented while able to work independently.
Willing to learn and complete required training.
Reliable, punctual, and accountable.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with children or adults with disabilities or challenging behaviors.
Training or testing to drive an accessible vehicle may be required.

Responsibilities

Support individuals with daily activities while promoting their independence rather than doing tasks for them.
Follow Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and help individuals reach personal goals.
Encourage independence through skill-building and everyday teaching moments.
Assist with personal care, including meals, hygiene, positioning, and transfers.
Support community involvement, recreation, work activities, and transportation.
Provide medication support when trained and authorized.
Attend medical appointments and communicate changes to the care team.
Respond calmly and confidently during emergencies.
Maintain accurate documentation and reports.
Create a safe, positive, and respectful environment each shift.
Use personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.