Direct Support Professional

All About Caring Home Care LLC; Ogilvie (MN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

All About Caring Home Care LLC is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide 1:1 support in structured home environments. Clients range from low-support PCA-style care to intensive placements requiring advanced competency.

DSPs must stay engaged with structured service plans, perform ADL assistance, monitor health and behavior, document accurately, and be available for awake overnight shifts when assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to provide hands-on care and follow structured service plans.
• Pass DHS NetStudy 2.0 background check.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on ADL assistance (dressing, hygiene, 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 SOAP documentation.
• Follow incident reporting and emergency protocols.

Skills

ADL support

Communication

Documentation

Boundaries

Background check

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