Direct Support Professional

Kalix•Minot, ND

13d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional supports individuals with disabilities in developing basic living, employment, and social skills and helps them integrate into the community. The role works toward personal outcomes associated with a high quality of life. Job Coach responsibilities include training individuals to achieve accomplishment and productivity that lead to job independence. Under the direction and supervision of the Residential/Employment Coordinator, the employee assists with skills and personal care as specified in service plans, supports safe and orderly living or working environments and schedules, provides transportation as assigned, and helps individuals work toward personal objectives. The role also includes reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation; protecting confidentiality; administering medications or other specified care when assigned and certified; participating in training and team meetings; and completing other assigned duties. The schedule is Wednesday through Wednesday, seven days on and seven days off, from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Have a driving record that makes the employee insurable.
Successfully complete a background check.
Communicate effectively.
Be honest, reliable, dependable, and professional at all times.
Respond to people receiving services with dignity and respect.
Make sound, rational judgments regarding people receiving services.
Be able to train and teach techniques used to support people with disabilities.
Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform and assist with basic living and employment skills as specified in plans.
Assist people with personal care as specified in service plans; this does not apply to Job Coaches.
Help individuals maintain clean, safe, and orderly living and working environments.
Assist with maintaining individuals’ schedules as needed.
Provide transportation as assigned.
Report all incidences of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Work as part of a team while demonstrating the agency values of dependability, adaptability, professionalism, and teamwork.
Use a positive interaction style, treat people with respect, and honor their choices.
Maintain confidentiality for people receiving services and protect the confidentiality of their health information.
Administer medications, insulin, and tube feeding when assigned and certified.
Encourage menu planning and meal choices that follow recommended dietary guidelines and promote healthy choices; this does not apply to Job Coaches.
Participate in staff training, in-service sessions, and team meetings.
Assist with finances, budgeting, balancing checkbooks, and documenting purchases as assigned; this does not apply to Job Coaches.
Collect data to monitor or make progress toward personal objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.