Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

This is a crisis group home which is a short‑term, highly supportive residential setting designed for children, teens, or adults who are experiencing an emotional, behavioral, or other crisis. The goal is stabilization — not long‑term placement — so the person can return home or move to a more appropriate setting once th e individual has stabilized and a plan is in place. The individuals we support in this setting are often highly behavioral, may be violent at times, display verbal aggression, and may elope. It is imperative that employees following our training, policies, and care plans to support individuals with these unique needs.

What is a Direct Support Professional?

• Direct Support Professionals provide support and supervision to individuals who have developmental, mental health, or physical disabilities.

Who makes a great Direct Support Professional?

• Has a passion for helping others.
• Is flexible and dependable.
• 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 get to know new people and create relationships. They also get to participate in new experiences and have fun while at work! Direct Support Professionals go home every single day knowing they made a difference.

What are the responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional?

• 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.

Who are we looking for?

Applicants must:

• Be 18 years or older, with a high school diploma preferred and one year of experience delivering services to individuals with disabilities.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, have access to an insured vehicle, have a clean driving record, and need to pass a DHS background study.
• Exhibit basic computer skills to be successful in this position.

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.

Thu & Fri 9am-9pm + Every Other Weekend Sat/Sun 9am-9pm
or
Mon & Tue 9am-9pm Every Other Weekend Sat/Sun 9am-9pm