Direct Support Professional

Kalix•Minot, ND

13d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional works under the direction and supervision of the Residential Administrator/Employment Coordinator to support people with living and employment skills, personal care, routines, safety, transportation, and progress toward personal objectives. The role includes protecting confidentiality, reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and participating in training and team activities. Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.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 applicant 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 for people with disabilities.
Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform and assist people with basic living and employment skills as specified in plans.
Assist people with personal care as specified in service plans; this duty does not apply to Job Coaches.
Help individuals maintain clean, safe, and orderly living and working environments.
Assist with maintaining an individual's schedule as needed.
Provide transportation as assigned.
Report all incidences of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Work as part of a team by 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 of people receiving services and protect the confidentiality of their health information.
Administer medications, insulin, and tube feedings as assigned and certified.
Encourage menu planning and meal choices consistent with recommended dietary guidelines and healthy choices; this duty does not apply to Job Coaches.
Participate in staff training, in-service activities, and team meetings.
Assist people with finances, budgeting, balancing checkbooks, and documenting purchases as assigned; this duty does not apply to Job Coaches.
Collect data to monitor or support progress toward personal objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.