Direct Support Professional

Evolving Solution Services; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Home Healthcare in Saint Cloud, MN is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide comprehensive personal care, guidance, and support to clients, promoting independence and implementing individualized plans.

You will assist with activities of daily living, accompany clients in recreation, track data, attend team meetings, and help implement Behavior Support Plans and ISPs according to state requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Pass background check with MN DHS.
• General computer skills and reliable transportation in Minnesota.
• Current driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Clear driving record (No DUI/DWI in past 5 years).
• Fluency in reading, speaking, and writing in English.
• Dynamic communication skills.
• Working cell phone with internet access.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in behavioral and personal care services.
• Assist with activities of daily living per care plans.
• Accompany clients on recreation and leisure activities.
• Implement clients' plans as written.
• Increase clients' independence and community involvement.
• Understand and implement Behavior Support Plans and ISPs.
• Track and chart data daily per company expectations.
• Attend, assist, and engage in team meetings as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Direct Support Professional

Saint Cloud, MN, US

15 days ago Requisition ID: 1039

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Who is JD Home Healthcare?

We are a 245D Licensed Home and Community-Based Service Provider who utilizes a strengths-based perspective with all of our recipients. We strive to offer exceptional services that are individualized and ever changing to meet the goals of the people we serve.

To learn more about our company, please visit us online at:

https://jdhealthcare.net/

Job Purpose:

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for providing comprehensive personal care, guidance, and support to clients according to their specific needs. This position is also responsible for promoting client independence through appropriate role modeling, administering client's programs and goals, and ensuring client’s personal needs are satisfied in a safe manner.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist clients in behavioral and personal care services
• Assist clients with activities of daily living according to clients' unique care plans
• Accompany clients on recreation and leisure activities
• Implement clients' plans as written
• Increase clients' independence and involvement in their community
• Ability to understand and implement a variety of Behavior Support Plans and Individual Service Plans
• Ability to track and chart data on a daily basis in compliance with company expectations
• Ability to attend, assist, and engage in team meetings as needed

Required Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Ability to pass a background check with the MN Department of Human Services
• General computer skills and knowledge
• Reliable transportation insured in the state of Minnesota
• Proof of insurance and current driver's license
• Clear driving record (No DUI/DWI convictions in the past 5 years)
• Fluency in reading, speaking, and writing in the English language
• Dynamic communication skills
• Working cell phone with internet access

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals of varying needs and diagnoses