Direct Support Professional

Kalix•Minot, ND

About The Position

This position supports individuals with disabilities in developing basic living, employment, and social skills and participating in the community. The Direct Support Professional helps individuals achieve personal outcomes associated with a high quality of life. In the Job Coach capacity, the employee trains individuals to achieve the accomplishment and productivity needed for job independence. The employee works under the direction and supervision of the Residential/Employment Coordinator. Duties vary by service plan and assignment; certain personal-care, meal-planning, and financial-support duties do not apply to Job Coaches.

Responsibilities

Perform and assist individuals with basic living and employment skills as specified in their plans.
Assist individuals with personal care as specified in service plans; this does not apply to Job Coaches.
Help individuals maintain clean, safe, and orderly living and working environments.
Assist with maintaining individuals’ schedules as needed.
Provide transportation as assigned.
Report all incidents of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Work as part of a team and demonstrate the agency values of dependability, adaptability, professionalism, and teamwork.
Use a positive interaction style, treat people with respect, and honor their choices.
Maintain confidentiality for people receiving services and protect the confidentiality of their health information.
Administer medications, insulin, and tube feedings when assigned and certified.
Encourage menu planning and meal choices that follow recommended dietary guidelines and promote healthy choices; this does not apply to Job Coaches.
Participate in staff training, in-service sessions, and team meetings.
Assist individuals with finances, budgeting, balancing checkbooks, and documenting purchases as assigned; this does not apply to Job Coaches.
Collect data to monitor or measure progress toward personal objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.