Direct Support Professional

Required schedule: Friday 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM and every other Saturday & Sunday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

What is a Direct Support Professional?

Direct Support Professionals provide support and supervision to individuals who have developmental, mental health, or physical disabilities. This position is focused on supporting one active individual in a residential setting and throughout the community.

What Makes This Position Unique?

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships and spending time in the community. The individual supported through this position enjoys frequent outings and activities, so applicants must be comfortable driving and accompanying them to various community destinations on a regular basis.

The successful candidate will also have experience, or a strong willingness to learn, how to effectively support an individual who exhibits behavioral challenges. Patience, consistency, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm and supportive in difficult situations are essential.

Who Makes a Great Direct Support Professional?

• Has a passion for helping others and building meaningful relationships.
• Enjoys being active and engaging in community activities.
• Is flexible, dependable, and patient.
• Is comfortable supporting individuals who may exhibit challenging behaviors.
• Displays the qualities of the company's core values, including Service Excellence, You-Centered Care, Nurturing Relationships, Ownership, Value in Every Voice, and Authenticity.

Why is Being a Direct Support Professional So Rewarding?

Direct Support Professionals have the opportunity to develop a strong, meaningful relationship with the individual they support while helping them live a fulfilling and active life. Every day brings new experiences, community adventures, and opportunities to make a positive impact. DSPs go home each day knowing they made a difference in someone's life.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to an individual with disabilities.
• Accompany and support the individual during frequent community outings and recreational activities.
• Assist with developing and maintaining community relationships and friendships.
• Support daily living activities, including household tasks, meal preparation, self-care, socialization, leisure activities, health and safety, money management, and behavior support.
• Implement behavior support strategies as needed.
• Administer medications.
• Provide transportation using a personal vehicle.
• Complete documentation through an online computer system.

Who Are We Looking For?

Applicants must:

• Be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma.
• Have experience supporting individuals with disabilities; behavioral support experience is strongly preferred.
• Possess a valid driver's license, have access to an insured vehicle, maintain a clean driving record, and pass a DHS background study.
• Be comfortable spending significant time in the community with an active individual.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills necessary for documentation and communication.

Working Conditions:


The Direct Support Professional is subject to flexible hours, including split shifts, varied days and times, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and overnights, depending on coverage needs of the site and the company. This position may be expected to cover other sites.


This position will travel regularly into the community and work in a variety of settings both inside and outside the site and throughout the community. The Direct Support Professional is subject to frequent interruptions and imposed deadlines. This person sits, walks, bends, lifts, reaches, and moves intermittently during working hours.


This person is subject to frequent problem-solving activities and has regular contact with individuals, family members, friends, and the general public, who may be hostile or emotionally upset. The position may be subject to physically aggressive individuals and may be exposed to infectious diseases, odor, and dust.


Synova Group offers a competitive salary and a full list of benefits, including PTO, paid holidays, health, dental, life insurance, and disability insurance. Paid training is conducted in our Brooklyn Park office and is led by Synova Group employees.


You will work in an environment that makes you feel proud of what you do and work with others who have a strong desire to support individuals with disabilities. Synova Group focuses on person-centered planning to provide the best care to our individuals.


Synova Group provides many growth opportunities for those looking to advance their career and places value on internal promotion!


This position reports to the House Supervisor. The position is classified as non-exempt.


Synova Group is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.


Friday 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM and every other Saturday & Sunday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM