Direct Support Professional PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION

Genesis Group Homes • East Bethel, MN

5d • $0 - $22 • Hybrid

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals provide support and supervision to individuals who have developmental, mental health, or physical disabilities. This role provides one-on-one support to an adult with disabilities who enjoys community outings, daily routines, and spending time with staff. The individual benefits from consistent structure, encouragement, and patient support to build independence and successfully navigate daily activities. The primary areas of support include maintaining safety due to a history of elopement, encouraging participation in personal hygiene routines, and assisting with keeping their living environment clean and organized. The individual may require frequent prompting, redirection, and positive reinforcement to complete these tasks and follow established routines. Successful staff members are patient, observant, and proactive. They remain attentive in community and home settings, use positive behavior support techniques, communicate clearly, and provide consistent guidance while promoting independence and dignity. Candidates should be comfortable providing ongoing encouragement, maintaining structure, and following individualized support plans to help the individual achieve their personal goals while ensuring their health and safety.

Requirements

• Applicants must be 18 years or older.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Have access to an insured vehicle.
• Have a clean driving record.
• Need to pass a DHS background study.
• Possess basic computer skills to be successful in this position.

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, person-centered care, nurturing relationships, ownership, value in every voice, and authenticity.
• Experience supporting individuals who exhibit challenging behaviors or require behavioral intervention strategies.
• The ability to remain calm, attentive, and proactive while ensuring the individual's safety, particularly regarding elopement prevention.
• Patience and consistency when encouraging participation in personal hygiene routines and household cleaning responsibilities.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• A mature, professional approach with the ability to establish appropriate boundaries and build trust.
• A commitment to treating every individual with dignity, respect, patience, and professionalism.
• High school diploma preferred.
• One year of experience delivering services to individuals with disabilities.

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.

Benefits

• PTO
• paid holidays
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• life insurance
• disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED