Direct Support Professional (Full Time)

the South Dakota State Government•Redfield, SD

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) carries out individual training, behavior management, and therapy programs from a variety of therapeutic disciplines to help people served at the South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC) develop to their fullest potential. The position maintains a structured and healthy environment designed to enhance the well-being of people served and provides continual guidance in life skills, academic skills, and work skills to support appropriate social interaction. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with the Department of Human Services. The advertised pay range is $20.47–$24.08 per hour, depending on qualifications. Shift differentials are $1.00 per hour for the 2:30 p.m.–11 p.m. shift, $1.50 per hour for the 10:30 p.m.–7 a.m. shift, and an additional $1.00 for all weekend shifts. Part-time positions with full benefits and a compressed schedule are also available. The South Dakota Developmental Center is dedicated to improving quality of life and community inclusion for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through person-centered services. It is a division of the Department of Human Services. Successful applicants must complete a background investigation, abuse and neglect screening, and drug screening. Employment offers are conditional on successful completion of the drug screening. The State does not sponsor work visas, and hires must verify identity and U.S. work eligibility using Form I-9; the State uses E-Verify.

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.
Ability to be a positive role model and make effective decisions in emergencies.
Ability to lead people in assigned tasks and provide academic guidance.
Ability to follow established policies and procedures and carry out teaching or treatment plans.
Ability to accurately observe and report individuals’ behavior and other responses to treatment.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff and people served.
Ability to provide work direction to staff regarding assistance methods, as needed, and prepare routine reports.
Successful applicants must pass a background investigation and abuse and neglect screening; offers are conditional on passing a drug screening.
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9; the State uses E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Carry out individual training, behavior management, and therapy programs from a variety of therapeutic disciplines.
Maintain a structured and healthy environment that supports the well-being of people served.
Provide ongoing guidance in life skills, academic skills, and work skills to support appropriate social interaction.
Lead people served in assigned tasks and provide academic guidance.
Carry out established teaching or treatment plans.
Observe and accurately report individuals’ behavior and responses to treatment.
Provide work direction to staff regarding methods for assisting people with developmental disabilities, as needed.
Prepare routine reports.
Follow established policies and procedures and make effective decisions in emergencies.

Benefits

15 days/120 hours of vacation leave.
14 days/112 hours of sick leave.
11 paid holidays.
Employee health insurance, including an 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; this 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.