Direct Support Professional – Paid Training

Synova-Group-1; Corcoran (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid training

Job summary

Synova Group in Corcoran, MN is seeking a Crisis Direct Support Professional to provide support and supervision to individuals with developmental, mental health, or physical disabilities. Ideal candidates should have experience in delivering services, a valid driver's license, and basic computer skills. The role involves helping individuals with daily routines, administering medications, and building community relationships.

This position reports to the House Supervisor and includes flexible working hours, with a competitive salary and benefits including PTO, health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• 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 and access to an insured vehicle.
• Pass a DHS background study and have a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Help establish and maintain community relationships and friendships.
• Assist individuals with daily routines and self-care practices.
• Administer medications and provide transportation.
• Document services through an online program.

Skills

Flexibility

Dependability

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Crisis Direct Support Professional

Corcoran, Corcoran, MN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2002

Must be Comfortable working with Challenging Behaviors!

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 enthusiasm, commitment, humility, and ownership.

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 have 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.
• Possess 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 the 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.

• Awake Overnight 7-days on/7-days off, Wednesday‑Wednesday 9p‑9a
• W‑F 1p‑9p, Sat 9a‑9p
• M & Tue 1p‑9p, Sun 9a‑9p
• Tue‑Sat 3p‑11p
• Sun, M, F, Sat 3p‑11p