What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional/Caregiver position at Genesis Group Homes?
Opening - $19.00 Per Hour | Location: Anoka & Becker
Available Open Shifts:
M, Th, F 9am-9pm
T & F 9am-9pm Every Other Weekend 9am-9pm
W 9am-3pm, F 1pm-9pm Every Other Weekend 9am-9pm
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 enthusiasm, commitment, humility, and ownership
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 made a difference.
Why is working for Genesis rewarding?
- Family Owned
- Bonuses
- $50 Birthday Bonus
- $600-$1000 Referral Bonuses
- Benefits
- PTO
- 401K Matching
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, & more!
- Other:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Leave to volunteer
What are the responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional?
- 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.
Who are we looking for?
The Becker house is a residential home serving 4 males. Staff that are successful at this site are empathetic, have good boundaries, actively engage with the individuals to build rapport, have perseverance, and possess a sense of humor. Individuals at this site enjoying playing the PlayStation, basketball, trips to the gas station, card games and yard games, lawn care, and going for walks.
Applicants must:
- 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.
Genesis Group Homes is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and E-Verify Employer.
Salary : $19
