Direct Support Professional

Kalix • Minot, ND

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About The Position

8a-4p Monday - Friday Essential Functions: Under the direction and supervision of the Residential/Employment Coordinator the duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1. Performing and assisting people with basic living and employment skills as specified in plans. 2. Assisting people with personal cares as specified in service plans. (N/A for Job Coaches) 3. Assisting individuals with maintaining a clean, safe and orderly living and working environment. 4. Assisting and maintaining an individual’s schedule as needed. 5. Providing transportation as assigned. 6. Reporting all incidences of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation. 7. Working as part of a team by demonstrating Agency values: Dependability, Adaptability, Professionalism and Teamwork. 8. Utilizing a positive interaction style, treating people with respect and honoring choices. 9. Maintaining confidentiality of all people receiving services and protecting the confidentiality of their health information. 10. Administering medications, insulin and tubing feeding as assigned and certified. 11. Encouraging menu planning and meal choices that follow recommended dietary guidelines and healthy choices. (N/A for Job Coaches) 12. Participating in staff training, in-service and team meetings. 13. Assisting people with finances, budgeting, balancing checkbooks and documenting purchases as assigned. (N/A for Job Coaches) 14. Collecting data to monitor or make progress towards personal objectives. 15. Performing all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 18 years or older.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• A driving record that makes you insurable.
• Must complete a successful background check

Responsibilities

• Performing and assisting people with basic living and employment skills as specified in plans.
• Assisting people with personal cares as specified in service plans.
• Assisting individuals with maintaining a clean, safe and orderly living and working environment.
• Assisting and maintaining an individual’s schedule as needed.
• Providing transportation as assigned.
• Reporting all incidences of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation.
• Working as part of a team by demonstrating Agency values: Dependability, Adaptability, Professionalism and Teamwork.
• Utilizing a positive interaction style, treating people with respect and honoring choices.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all people receiving services and protecting the confidentiality of their health information.
• Administering medications, insulin and tubing feeding as assigned and certified.
• Encouraging menu planning and meal choices that follow recommended dietary guidelines and healthy choices.
• Participating in staff training, in-service and team meetings.
• Assisting people with finances, budgeting, balancing checkbooks and documenting purchases as assigned.
• Collecting data to monitor or make progress towards personal objectives.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees