Direct Support Prfessional

Job Duties

Provide person-centered support and training based on each person’s Coordinated Service and Support Plan (CSSP), support plan, and identified goals.

Teach, model, coach, and reinforce independent living skills to increase the person’s independence at home and in the community.

Assist with household management skills, including cleaning, laundry, organization, meal planning, grocery shopping, and basic home maintenance.

Provide training in meal preparation and healthy food choices, according to the person’s needs and preferences.

Support individuals with community participation and integration, including shopping, appointments, recreational activities, social activities, and accessing community resources.

Teach and reinforce communication and interpersonal skills, including appropriate social interactions, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and self-advocacy.

Assist individuals in developing daily routines, time-management skills, and organizational skills.

Provide support with money-management skills, such as budgeting, making purchases, understanding bills, and developing responsible spending habits when included in the service plan.

Support individuals in developing health, safety, and wellness skills, including recognizing unsafe situations and knowing how to respond to emergencies.

Assist individuals with scheduling and attending medical, dental, mental health, and other appointments when authorized by the service plan.

Support individuals in following established medication-related procedures within the employee’s training, authorization, and scope of responsibility.

Encourage individuals to make their own choices and promote self-determination, dignity, privacy, independence, and informed decision-making.

Implement positive support strategies and follow applicable behavioral support and safety plans.

Observe and document changes in the person’s behavior, health, safety, functioning, or support needs and promptly report concerns according to EOTO procedures.

Complete accurate and timely daily documentation, progress notes, service-delivery records, incident reports, and other required records.

Document progress toward the person’s identified goals and outcomes.

Follow all Minnesota DHS 245D requirements, EOTO policies and procedures, mandated-reporting requirements, confidentiality requirements, and the person’s individual support plan.

Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and protect confidential information.

Communicate professionally with individuals served, families, guardians, case managers, supervisors, coworkers, and other members of the support team.

Attend required training, staff meetings, supervision, and competency evaluations.

Maintain required certifications and complete assigned training within established deadlines.

Provide reliable services according to the assigned schedule and immediately communicate concerns regarding missed or interrupted services.

Promote a safe, respectful, inclusive, and abuse-free environment.

Report suspected maltreatment, abuse, neglect, exploitation, injuries, emergencies, or other reportable incidents according to Minnesota law and EOTO policy.

Perform additional person-centered duties identified in the individual’s service plan and assigned by the Program Director or designated supervisor.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma

Minimum Experience Required

Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals with disabilities, mental health needs, developmental disabilities, or other support needs preferred.

Previous experience providing IHS, direct support, PCA, homemaking, caregiving, residential, or community-based services is preferred.

Experience may include paid employment, internships, volunteer work, or other relevant human-services experience.

Must demonstrate the ability to support individuals with independent living skills, community integration, communication, and personal goals.

Must be willing and able to complete all required Minnesota DHS/245D training and employer-required orientation.

Must be able to successfully complete a DHS background study as required for the position.

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Must have reliable transportation when transportation is required for the assigned individual or service location.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

2

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$16.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

55104

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

79942

Job Benefits

Sick and Safe time and bonuses

Application Email

schan@eachonetachone1.com