Direct Support Professional
all about caring home careMaple Grove (MN)
Direct Support Professional
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all about caring home careMaple Grove (MN)
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About the role
Direct Support Professional Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide 1:1 support to individuals in structured home environments. Client needs range from: Low-support PCA-style assistance Skill-building and independence coaching Behavioral regulation support Medical monitoring and seizure support Intensive, exception-rate placements requiring advanced competency This is not a passive companionship role. Staff must be engaged, attentive, and capable of following structured service plans.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide hands-on assistance with ADLs (dressing, hygiene, toileting, mobility, 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
- Overnight Shifts (If Assigned)
- Some placements operate in 24-hour supervision environments.
- Overnight staff are required to remain awake, alert, and actively monitoring for safety needs throughout the entire shift.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- 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 required
- Must pass DHS NetStudy 2.0 background check
- Preferred Experience 1+ year 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
- Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and awake overnight shifts
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