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Direct Support Professional - 12 hour day shift (9 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
Help people live independent lives by providing support and services.
Direct Support Professionals provide daily care for adults with disabilities, chronic persistent mental illness and/or traumatic brain injuries in a supportive home setting. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, household tasks, and guiding individuals through life skills development. Staff also accompany persons served on outings, appointments, and recreational activities offering variety and meaningful connection beyond the home. While rewarding, the role requires calm problem-solving and de-escalation during challenging behaviors. Collaboration is ongoing with house leads, case managers, and clinical staff to ensure care plans are followed. Shifts vary and are team-based, with opportunities for both independent work and group support depending on the needs of the home.
Ideal Candidate
- Kind and encouraging to others
- Compassionate and calm under pressure
- Comfortable with interactive behavioral support
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable and safety-focused
- Flexible and quick to adapt
- Able to work independently or in teams
- Understands boundaries and professionalism
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years old
- Pass MN DHS background check and pre-employment drug screening
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record
- Willing to work across multiple locations (Staples, Motley, and Pillager)
- Basic computer and math skills
- Accurate, timely documentation skills
- Ability to follow 245D and other regulatory compliance guidelines
- Able to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks
Scheduling
- Must be available to work 12-hour day shifts (7a-7p or 9a-9p)
- Must be able to commit to a 7-days-on / 7-days-off rotating schedule
- Ability to work all scheduled shifts during assigned work weeks
- Availability to work weekends and holidays as required
- Reliable attendance and punctuality required
- Willingness to adjust schedule based on program needs when necessary
Benefits
401(k) matching
ICHRA, FSA, Group Life and more for full-time staff
Employee assistance program
Mileage reimbursement