Direct Support Professional
Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you supported someone who was upset or having a behavior episode.
What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and respectful during behavior challenges common in PWS.
What does person-centered care mean to you in a group home?
What they are checking: Whether they respect each resident's choices and independence instead of doing everything for them.
How do you work with a team when you're on a different shift than most of them?
What they are checking: Whether they communicate across shifts and stay part of a team-based environment.
Why do you want to work with adults with developmental disabilities?
What they are checking: Whether their motivation is genuine, which predicts how long they will stay in demanding care work.
What would you do
On an overnight sleep shift, how do you make sure you're ready if a resident needs you?
What they are checking: Whether they take the sleep/awake schedule seriously and stay responsive during the night.
A resident wakes up at 2 a.m. and is trying to get into the locked kitchen. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they can redirect calmly and follow the home's food security plan without escalating.
You notice a resident has a new bruise you can't explain. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they understand mandated reporting and will report concerns instead of guessing at causes.
There's a fire alarm in the middle of the night. Walk me through your response.
What they are checking: Whether they think about evacuating residents safely, which is the core of an overnight role.
About the work
What do you know about Prader-Willi Syndrome, and why does food security matter so much in these homes?
What they are checking: Whether they understand that PWS causes constant hunger, so food access rules are a safety issue, not a punishment.
How do you document what happened during your shift so the next person knows?
What they are checking: Whether they write clear, factual notes that keep care consistent across shifts.
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