Direct Support Professional

CommonSpirit Health • Grafton, ND

12d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional provides compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities, empowering them to live fulfilling lives and achieve their goals. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, implementing support plans, documenting progress, facilitating community integration, and communicating with families and care teams. The successful candidate demonstrates patience, empathy, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for supporting people with developmental disabilities.

The position centers on learning each person’s wants, needs, desires, spirituality, social history, and life experiences. The Direct Support Professional uses personal plans and assessments to support people in directing their services, reaching their goals, and overcoming barriers. The role also promotes community participation and relationships with natural supports, supports health and safety, and advocates for people’s rights, dignity, and fair treatment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or one year of work experience (preferred).
• Driver’s license (North Dakota) upon hire (preferred).
• Auto insurance upon hire (preferred).
• One year of work experience (preferred).

Nice To Haves

• One year of work experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Build positive rapport by learning about each person’s wants, needs, and desires.
• Learn about each person’s spirituality, social history, and life experiences through education and community experiences.
• Use each person’s plan, Personal Outcome Measures information, and other assessments to understand their goals and dreams.
• Support people in directing their services, achieving their goals, and removing barriers.
• Ensure people in the department have their basic assurances met.
• Attend program training with the QIDP and accurately implement OSP/PCSP programs, learning objectives, and supports.
• Attend team meetings and complete assessments as required.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in applicable records, charts, and files.
• Learn about people’s vocational, community, and social interests through experience and exposure.
• Help people remain connected to natural supports, including family and close friends.
• Support people’s community participation, including employment, volunteer work, clubs, organizations, and church activities, while emphasizing choice and options.
• Learn about each person’s physical and mental health needs, medications, and medication effects.
• Support people’s involvement in their health needs, accompany them to medical appointments, provide support during medical procedures, and complete follow-up recommendations.
• Administer medications and complete treatments according to the Medication Administration Record.
• Maintain current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Help people maintain a safe and clean environment in which to live and work.
• Learn nutritional and healthy-lifestyle recommendations through meal planning and preparation.
• Assist people with hygiene, grooming, and attire.
• Support people in learning about their rights, due process, and fair treatment.
• Help ensure people are free from abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and exploitation.
• Advocate for people and promote dignity and respect through communication and interactions with community members.
• Advocate and job source with employers, community members, families, and other stakeholders to develop needed supports and services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED