What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional/Caregiver position at Genesis Group Homes?
Company Update:
The owner of Genesis owns several other companies that provide long-term care in group home and hotel settings. To make things simpler, he has decided to combine all of his companies and manage them under one new company called Synova Group. Synova Group will handle employee services, like recruitment, payroll and training and etc.
These Direct Support Professional positions is for Elibrium homes power by Synova Group at our Cannon Falls hotel.
Must be Comfortable working with Challenging Behaviors!
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.
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?
Applicants must:
- be 18 years or older, with a high school diploma preferred and one year of experience delivering services to individuals with disabilities.
- be 21 years old for Oak Grove teen location.
- 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.
Working Conditions:
The Direct Support Professional is subject to 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. This position may be expected to cover other sites.
This position will travel regularly into the community and work in a variety of settings both inside and outside the site and throughout the community. The Direct Support Professional is subject to frequent interruptions and imposed deadlines. This person sits, walks, bends, lifts, reaches, and moves intermittently during working hours.
