Direct Support Professional
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1841, 9th Street Southwest, Austin, Mower County, Minnesota, 55912, United States
About the Role
As a Direct Support Professional at Sevita, you will provide person-centered care to individuals in home and community settings. Your mission is to support daily living, health, and independence while fostering an environment where empathy, growth, and innovation are valued. In this Nonprofit & Social Services role, you will assist with personal care, skill-building, and community outings, ensuring that every interaction aligns with individualized service plans.
You will be an integral part of a collaborative team, working alongside families, caregivers, and clinical staff to support individual goals and community inclusion. Your day-to-day involves monitoring health and safety, administering medications per protocol, and responding calmly to behavioral or medical crises using approved intervention techniques. Beyond direct care, you will document services accurately, maintain electronic records, and participate in ongoing training to enhance the quality of care provided.
Sevita offers a supportive culture where professional development is encouraged, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those you serve.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1841, 9th Street Southwest, Austin, Mower County, Minnesota, 55912, United States
Austin, Minnesota
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleImplement individualized service and behavior support plans while documenting progress accurately
- check_circleMonitor health and safety, administer medications per protocol, and report concerns promptly
- check_circleCollaborate with families and care teams to support individual goals and community inclusion
- check_circleSupport skill-building, social engagement, and recreational activities to enhance quality of life
- check_circleMaintain accurate documentation in electronic records and follow all agency guidelines
- check_circleRespond calmly and effectively to behavioral or medical crises using approved intervention techniques
- check_circleProvide direct support to individuals in home and community settings to promote independence
- check_circleAssist with daily living activities including personal care, meal preparation, and transportation
Requirements
- verifiedValid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- verifiedCPR and First Aid certification
- verifiedMedication administration/Delegated nursing training (per state requirements)
- verifiedCrisis intervention or de-escalation training (e.g., CPI)
- verifiedBackground check and clearance per state regulations
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical Insurancecheck_circleDental Insurancecheck_circleVision Insurancecheck_circleLife Insurance401k
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What does a Direct Support Professional at Sevita do?expand_more
In this Direct Support Professional at Sevita role, you will implement individualized service and behavior support plans while documenting progress accurately; monitor health and safety, administer medications per protocol, and report concerns promptly; collaborate with families and care teams to support individual goals and community inclusion; and support skill-building, social engagement, and recreational activities to enhance quality of life.
What are the requirements for this Direct Support Professional role?expand_more
Sevita is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record; CPR and First Aid certification; Medication administration/Delegated nursing training (per state requirements); Crisis intervention or de-escalation training (e.g., CPI); and Background check and clearance per state regulations.
Where is the Direct Support Professional role at Sevita located?expand_more
Direct Support Professional at Sevita is based in 1841, 9th Street Southwest, Austin, Mower County, Minnesota, 55912, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Direct Support Professional job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Sevita has listed this Direct Support Professional role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Direct Support Professional role?expand_more
Candidates for Direct Support Professional at Sevita should have mid level.
What skills do you need for the Direct Support Professional role at Sevita?expand_more
Key skills for Direct Support Professional at Sevita include Personal Care; Medication Administration; Behavior Support; Crisis De-Escalation; Electronic Health Records; Infection Control; Universal Precautions; and CPR.
What category does the Direct Support Professional role belong to?expand_more
Direct Support Professional at Sevita is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.