Senior Direct Support II: Advanced Care & Mentorship

Caregiver; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No credit check

Life insurance $10,000

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K eligible

Job summary

Caregiver, Inc. Company is seeking a DSP 2 to support individuals with higher medical and behavioral needs in community-based and residential settings. The role builds on DSP 1 duties and requires advanced certifications, modeling best practices, and strong documentation and crisis response.

The DSP 2 will apply enhanced clinical/behavioral support skills, mentor DSP 1 staff, and help stabilize service delivery through calm crisis response and collaboration with supervisors and coordinators.

Qualifications

• Meets all DSP 1 minimum qualifications.
• Holds and maintains required state/company certifications for advanced medical/behavioral support.
• Demonstrated competency supporting higher-acuity individuals, including medication competence and/or behavior support competence.

Responsibilities

• Perform all DSP 1 duties, including ADLs, community inclusion, transportation, and documentation.
• Provide advanced support for individuals with higher medical needs (e.g., complex medication routines, dietary/texture requirements, delegated nursing tasks where allowed).
• Implement behavior support strategies consistently; respond to escalations using approved de-escalation and safety techniques.
• Serve as a peer resource/mentor for DSP 1 staff; support on-the-job coaching and modeling of documentation and care routines.
• Proactively identify risks and communicate concerns to supervisors promptly.
• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced clinical support

Medication competence

Behavior support competence

Mentoring DSP 1 staff

Job description

Caregiver, Inc. Company is seeking a DSP 2 to support individuals with higher medical and behavioral needs in community-based and residential settings. The role builds on DSP 1 duties and requires advanced certifications, modeling best practices, and strong documentation and crisis response.

The DSP 2 will apply enhanced clinical/behavioral support skills, mentor DSP 1 staff, and help stabilize service delivery through calm crisis response and collaboration with supervisors and coordinators.