Direct Support Professional

Allaboutcaringmntc; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Allaboutcaringmntc is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide 1:1 support in structured home environments. You will implement service plans, assist with ADLs, monitor health and behavior, and help participants achieve independence.

Requirements include being at least 18, having a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, ability to follow plans, strong communication, and passing DHS NetStudy 2.0. Evening, weekend, and awake overnight shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Must provide hands-on care and follow structured service plans.
• Strong communication and documentation skills required.
• Ability to pass DHS NetStudy 2.0 background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on ADL assistance (dressing, hygiene, mobility, meals).
• Support routines and independence goals.
• Monitor health, seizures, and behavioral changes as assigned.
• Implement positive support and de-escalation strategies.
• Assist with meals and light household tasks.
• Support community participation and transportation needs.
• Complete SOAP documentation and follow incident protocols.

Skills

1:1 support

ADLs assistance

Documentation

Communication

Observation

Job description

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.

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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