Direct Support Professional - Autistic Services

Resolute Care, LLC.; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company car

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Resolute Care, LLC. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate, person-centered care to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities in a home-based or community setting.

You will assist with daily living activities, personal care, meals, and reminders as needed. You will follow each client's care plan and behavioral strategies, support communication and social skills, ensure safety, document daily notes, and collaborate with managers, nursing staff,

Qualifications

• Experience with autism or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Ability to follow individualized care plans and safety procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to complete required training and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and daily support to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
• Assist with activities of daily living including personal care, meals, and household tasks.
• Support communication, social skills, routines, and community activities.
• Follow care plans, behavioral strategies, and safety procedures.
• Complete required documentation such as daily notes and incident reports.
• Encourage independence and community participation.
• Maintain a safe, clean home environment.
• Collaborate with managers, nursing staff, coordinators, families/guardians, and other professionals.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Follow care plans

Calm under pressure

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company car
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and daily support to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including personal care, hygiene, meals, medication reminders, and household tasks as applicable.
• Support clients with communication, social skills, routines, and community activities.
• Follow each client's individualized care plan, behavioral support strategies, and safety procedures.
• Provide positive, respectful support during behavioral or emotional challenges.
• Recognize and report changes in behavior, health, or client needs to the appropriate supervisor.
• Complete required documentation, including daily notes, medication records, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Encourage independence, choice, dignity, and community participation.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive home environment.
• Work as part of a team with managers, nursing staff, designated coordinators, families/guardians, and other support professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, or behavioral support needs is preferred but not always required.
• Compassionate, patient, dependable, and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Able to follow individualized instructions and care plans.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable assisting with personal care and daily living activities.
• Must be able to complete required training and meet company/state licensing requirements.
• Must be able to pass required background checks and meet employment eligibility requirements.

Autism Support:

This position may support individuals who have autism and may have varying communication, sensory, behavioral, and daily living needs. DSPs are expected to provide patient, respectful, person-centered support while following everyone's care plan and established behavioral strategies.