Direct Support Professional (Part Time) (PRN)

the South Dakota State Government•Redfield, SD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional works with an interdisciplinary treatment team to carry out therapeutic disciplines and support each person served at the South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC) in developing to their fullest potential. The role positively impacts people served through individual training, behavior management, and therapy programs, while providing ongoing guidance in life, academic, and work skills and supporting appropriate social interaction. This is a flexible, as-needed, 0.25 part-time position of fewer than 20 hours per week. The schedule includes one four-hour weekend shift per month. The position does not include health or flexible benefits and is not eligible for SDRS. Vacation and sick leave are earned proportionately to hours worked. Starting pay is $20.47 per hour, with a $1.00 shift differential on Fridays and Mondays and a $2.00 shift differential on Saturdays and Sundays. The stated salary range is $20.47–$24.08 per hour, depending on qualifications. Successful applicants must complete a background investigation and abuse and neglect screening. Employment offers are conditional on successful completion of a drug screening. The position is exempt from the Civil Service Act. Applicants must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9; the State uses E-Verify. The State does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees.

Requirements

Knowledge of techniques used in conducting teaching plans for people with developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of facility routines.
Knowledge of basic social skills and principles of basic human behavior.
Knowledge of safety procedures and practices.
Knowledge of basic health care and protective health measures.
Knowledge of the physical and emotional needs of people served.
Successful completion of a background investigation, abuse and neglect screening, and drug screening.
Ability to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9.

Responsibilities

Address the physical and emotional needs of people served.
Make effective decisions in emergencies.
Lead people served in assigned tasks.
Provide academic guidance.
Follow established policies and procedures.
Carry out teaching or treatment plan procedures with people served.
Accurately observe and report individuals’ behavior and other responses to treatment.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with staff and people served.
Provide work direction to staff on methods for assisting people with developmental disabilities, as needed.
Prepare routine reports.