Direct Support Professional **Please read description**

Synova Group; East Bethel (MN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid training

Job summary

Synova Group is seeking a Direct Support Professional in East Bethel, Minnesota. This role involves supporting individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing, and aiding in daily routines.

Successful candidates will have a passion for helping others, relevant experience, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and some evenings. Benefits include competitive salary, paid training, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma preferred.
• At least one year of experience delivering services to individuals with disabilities.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to individuals with disabilities.
• Assist individuals with daily routines including self-care and socializing.
• Administer medications as needed.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Direct Support Professional Please read description

7 days ago Requisition ID: 2005

What is a Direct Support Professional?

• 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 Direct Support Professional Is 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.

Responsibilities

• Helps to establish and keep community relationships and friendships.
• Assists 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.
• Administers medications.
• Provides transportation.
• Documents services and events through an online computer program.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years or older, with a high school diploma preferred and at least 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

• 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

• Flexible hours, including split shifts, varied days and times, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and overnights, depending on coverage needs of the site and the company. The 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 position may be subject to frequent interruptions and deadlines. This person sits, walks, bends, lifts, reaches, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• This person may have regular contact with individuals, family members, friends, and the public who may be hostile or emotionally upset. The position may be subject to physically aggressive individuals and may be exposed to infectious diseases, odor, and dust.

Benefits

• 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.
• Growth opportunities for those looking to advance their career and places value on internal promotion.

Reporting

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

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

Monday and Thursday 9a-9p + every other Saturday and Sunday 9a-9p