Overnight DSP: Empower Independence & Community

Learnability; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Learnability in Minnesota is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide person-centered care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will help clients achieve goals, foster independence, and support safe, inclusive daily living in their homes and communities.

Responsibilities include one-on-one assistance with activities of daily living, collaboration with families and teams, behavior support, health monitoring, and accurate record keeping to ensure quality outcomes

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion for individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with clients and families.
• Patience and flexibility to adapt to varying needs.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a person-centered manner.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Reliability and punctuality in caregiving responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one assistance with daily living activities and medication administration.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and teams to create individualized care plans.
• Support community engagement and social, recreational, and vocational activities.
• Apply positive behavior support and address challenging behaviors.
• Monitor health and document changes and communications with healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate records of progress, activities, incidents, and observations.
• Ensure safety and respond to emergencies when needed.
• Advocate for rights and access to community resources and services.
• Participate in ongoing training to enhance disability support skills.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Job description

Learnability in Minnesota is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide person-centered care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will help clients achieve goals, foster independence, and support safe, inclusive daily living in their homes and communities.

Responsibilities include one-on-one assistance with activities of daily living, collaboration with families and teams, behavior support, health monitoring, and accurate record keeping to ensure quality outcomes