Direct Support Professional

Newton Software; Lakeville (MN); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Newton Software is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide 1:1 support in structured home environments. The role focuses on hands-on care, daily routines, and incident-safe, client-centered plans.

Responsibilities include monitoring health and behaviors, assisting with daily activities, documentation, and coordinating transportation. Evening and overnight shifts may be required for certain placements, with strict adherence to service plans and safety protocols.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• 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 may be required where placements operate in 24-hour supervision environments.

Conocimientos

Hands-on care

Communication

Documentation

Plan adherence

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Description

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide 1:1 support to individuals in structured home environments.

Description

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