Direct Support Professional (Weekend)

the South Dakota State Government•Redfield, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional works with an interdisciplinary treatment team to carry out therapeutic disciplines and help people served at the South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC) develop to their fullest potential. The position supports individuals’ well-being through individual training, behavior management, and therapy programs, while providing ongoing guidance in life, academic, and work skills to promote appropriate social interaction. This is a 0.9, nearly full-time, benefits-eligible position consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week. Schedule options are Friday/Saturday/Sunday or Saturday/Sunday/Monday. The position is paid 10% more per hour than standard 40-hour-per-week positions. Starting pay is listed as $19.97 per hour, with shift differentials of $1.00 per hour on Fridays and Mondays and $2.00 per hour on Saturdays and Sundays. The posting also lists a salary of $22.52 per hour, depending on experience. The role is with the South Dakota Developmental Center, a division of the Department of Human Services. SDDC provides person-centered services intended to enhance the quality of life and community inclusion of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of techniques used in conducting teaching plans for people with developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of facility routine, basic social skills, and principles of basic human behavior.
Knowledge of safety procedures and practices, basic health care, and protective health measures.
Knowledge of the physical and emotional needs of people served.
Successful applicants must undergo a background investigation and abuse and neglect screening.
Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
Applicants must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9; the State uses E-Verify.
Must apply online; emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

Nice To Haves

A National Career Readiness Certificate may be submitted with the application, but it is not required for consideration.

Responsibilities

Address the physical and emotional needs of people served.
Make effective decisions in emergencies.
Lead people served in assigned tasks.
Provide academic guidance.
Follow established policies and procedures.
Carry out teaching or treatment plan procedures with people served.
Accurately observe and report individuals’ behavior and other responses to treatment.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with staff and people served.
Provide work direction to staff regarding methods for assisting people with developmental disabilities, as needed.
Prepare routine reports.
Provide guidance in life skills, academic skills, and work skills to support appropriate social interaction.

Benefits

15 days/120 hours of vacation leave.
14 days/112 hours of sick leave.
11 paid holidays.
Employee health insurance option with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage.
Flexible benefits including dental, vision, life insurance, critical illness coverage, and more.
Paid parental and family medical leave.
6% fully matched retirement plan; the position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Reduced tuition for in-state colleges and universities.
Employee wellness program.
Continued education and training opportunities.