Genesis Group Homes·Lake Lillian, Minnesota
Provide supervision and daily living support to individuals in a crisis group home to achieve stabilization. Responsibilities include administering medications, managing behaviors, and documenting services via an online program.
This is a crisis group home which is a short‑term, highly supportive residential setting designed for children, teens, or adults who are experiencing an emotional, behavioral, or other crisis. The goal is stabilization — not long‑term placement — so the person can return home or move to a more appropriate setting once the individual has stabilized and a plan is in place. The individuals we support in this setting are often highly behavioral, may be violent at times, display verbal aggression, and may elope. It is imperative that employees following our training, policies, and care plans to support individuals with these unique needs.
Has a passion for helping others.
Is flexible and dependable.
Displays the qualities of the company’s core values including service excellence, you centered care, nurturing relationships, ownership, value in every voice, and authenticity.
Who are we looking for?
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.
Exhibit basic computer skills to be successful in this position.
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.
This person is subject to frequent problem-solving activities and has regular contact with individuals, family members, friends, and the general public, who may be hostile or emotionally upset. The position may be subject to physically aggressive individuals and may be exposed to infectious diseases, odor, and dust.
Synova Group offers a competitive salary and a full list of benefits, including PTO, paid holidays, health, dental, life insurance, and disability insurance. Paid training is conducted in our Brooklyn Park office and is led by Synova Group employees.
You will work in an environment that makes you feel proud of what you do and work with others who have a strong desire to support individuals with disabilities. Synova Group focuses on person-centered planning to provide the best care to our individuals.
Synova Group provides many growth opportunities for those looking to advance their career and places value on internal promotion!
This position reports to the House Supervisor. The position is classified as non-exempt.
Synova Group is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
Mon & Tue 9am-9pm + Every Other Weekend Sat/Sun 9am-9pm
Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license, insured vehicle, and a clean driving record. A high school diploma is preferred along with one year of experience serving individuals with disabilities.
Market context
In Minnesota, Direct Support Professional openings are often tied to ongoing demand in disability services, residential care, and community-based support. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and some direct care or human services experience, even when a high school diploma is not required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your vehicle, insurance, and availability before applying.
