Direct Support Professional

All About Caring Home Care • Saint Cloud, MN

25d

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals provide 1:1 support to individuals in structured home environments. Client needs vary from PCA-style assistance and skill-building to behavioral regulation, medical and seizure monitoring, and intensive placements requiring advanced competency. This is an active support role requiring attentiveness and the ability to follow structured service plans.

Some placements operate in 24-hour supervision environments. When assigned to overnight shifts, staff must remain awake, alert, and actively monitor safety needs throughout the shift.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to provide hands-on care.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to follow structured service plans.
• Professional boundaries and reliability.
• Must pass a DHS NetStudy 2.0 background check.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience as a DSP, PCA, IHS, ICLS, or HCBS caregiver.
• Experience supporting individuals with behavioral dysregulation.
• Experience supporting individuals with seizure disorders or medical needs.
• Comfort working evenings, weekends, and awake overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living, including dressing, hygiene, toileting, mobility, and meals.
• Support structured daily routines and independence goals.
• Monitor health, seizure activity, and behavioral changes as assigned.
• Implement positive support and de-escalation strategies.
• Assist with meal preparation and light household tasks.
• Support community participation and transportation needs.
• Complete accurate and timely SOAP documentation.
• Follow incident-reporting and emergency protocols.
• For assigned overnight shifts, remain awake, alert, and actively monitor safety needs throughout the shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed