Direct Support Professional **Please read description**

Genesis Mn; East Bethel (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Genesis Mn is seeking Direct Support Professionals in East Bethel, Minnesota to provide essential support to individuals with disabilities. This role requires flexibility with working hours, including mornings, evenings, and weekends, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

You will engage in daily routines with clients, assisting them in personal care, social activities, and ensuring their safety. Ideal candidates are compassionate, possess strong communication skills, and have a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Basic computer skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to individuals with disabilities.
• Assist with daily routines including personal care and transportation.
• Document services and events through an online program.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Remain Composed

Education

High School Diploma

One Year Experience with Disabilities

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Direct Support Professional Please read description

Direct Support Professionals provide support and supervision to individuals who have developmental, mental health, or physical disabilities.

Who makes a great Direct Support Professional?

• Has a passion for helping others.
• Is flexible and dependable.
• Displays the qualities of the company’s core values including service excellence, person‑centered care, nurturing relationships, ownership, value in every voice, and authenticity.

About the Individual You’ll Support

• This role provides one‑on‑one support to an adult with disabilities who is very tall and has a large physical stature. The individual enjoys engaging with staff and participating in daily routines and community activities but requires consistent supervision, structure, and support from someone who can remain calm and confident in a variety of situations.
• At times, the individual may exhibit challenging physical behaviors, including attempts to invade personal space, grab or pull on staff or objects, block movement, or engage in other impulsive actions that require immediate redirection. Because of the individual's size and strength, these behaviors can be physically demanding to manage safely, even when they are not intended to cause harm.
• Successful staff members maintain strong professional boundaries, use approved de‑escalation and behavior support techniques, communicate clearly, and respond consistently under pressure. Candidates should be comfortable working in an active environment, able to remain composed during behavioral incidents, and prepared to follow individualized support plans and safety protocols to protect both the individual and themselves.

Why is being a Direct Support Professional so rewarding?

• Direct Support Professionals get to know new people and create relationships. They also get to participate in new experiences and have fun while at work. Direct Support Professionals go home every single day knowing they have made a difference.

What are the responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional?

• Help to establish and keep community relationships and friendships.
• Assist individuals with daily routines including, but not limited to, household tasks, cooking and eating, individual self‑care, socializing, use of leisure time, health and safety, money management and behavior management.
• Administer medications.
• Provide transportation.
• Document services and events through an online computer program.

Who are we looking for?

• Be 18 years or older, with a high school diploma preferred and one year of experience delivering services to individuals with disabilities.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, have access to an insured vehicle, have a clean driving record, and need to pass a DHS background study.
• Possess basic computer skills to be successful in this position.

Applicant preferences for this specific DSP role:

• Previous experience in corrections, security, law enforcement, military, or similar environments is highly valued due to the importance of remaining calm, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and effectively managing challenging behaviors.
• A mature, professional presence with the ability to establish clear boundaries and redirect inappropriate attention or behaviors in a respectful manner.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions in dynamic situations.
• Commitment to treating every individual with respect, patience, and professionalism.

Working Conditions:

The Direct Support Professional works flexible hours including split shifts, varied days and times, such as mornings, evenings, weekends, and overnights, depending on coverage needs of the site and the company. This position may be expected to cover other sites and will travel regularly into the community and work in a variety of settings both inside and outside the site and throughout the community. The role requires frequent interruptions, deadlines, and the ability to sit, walk, bend, lift, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

The position may involve frequent problem‑solving activities and regular contact with individuals, family members, friends, and the public, who may be hostile or emotionally upset. It may also expose the professional to physically aggressive individuals and to infectious diseases, odors, and dust.

Schedule: Monday and Thursday 9 a.m.–9 p.m. plus every other Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.

Synova Group offers a competitive salary and a full list of benefits, including PTO, paid holidays, health, dental, life insurance, and disability insurance. Paid training is conducted in our Brooklyn Park office and is led by Synova Group employees.

You will work in an environment that makes you feel proud of what you do and work with others who have a strong desire to support individuals with disabilities. Synova Group focuses on person‑centered planning to provide the best care to our individuals.

Synova Group provides many growth opportunities for those looking to advance their career and places value on internal promotion!

This position reports to the House Supervisor. The position is classified as non‑exempt.

Synova Group is an Equal Opportunity and E‑Verify Employer.