Direct Support Professional

All About Caring Home Care; Saint Cloud (MN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

All About Caring Home Care in Minnesota is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide 1:1 support in structured home environments. This role involves hands-on care, following individualized service plans, and supporting daily routines for clients with varying needs.

Responsibilities include ADLs, health and seizure monitoring, documentation (SOAP), incident reporting, and assisting with transportation and community participation. Overnight shifts may be available.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance with ADLs including dressing, hygiene, toileting, mobility, and meals.
• Support structured daily routines and independence goals.
• Monitor health, seizures, 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 may be assigned; staff must remain awake and monitor safety.

Skills

18+ years old

Valid driver’s license

Reliable transportation

Hands-on care

Communication & documentation

Follow structured service plans

Professional boundaries

Background check (DHS NetStudy 2.0)

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 strategiesAssist 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