Direct Support Professional

Kalix • Minot, ND

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About The Position

The Direct Support Professional supports individuals with disabilities in developing basic living, employment, and social skills and in participating in the community. The role works toward personal outcomes associated with a high quality of life. Job Coach duties include training individuals to achieve job independence through accomplishment and productivity.

Under the direction and supervision of the Residential/Employment Coordinator, the employee assists individuals according to their plans, supports daily schedules and safe environments, provides transportation as assigned, and contributes to a team-based service approach. The position may also involve personal care, medication administration, meal planning, and assistance with finances, as specified in service plans and assignments.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Driving record that allows the employee to be insured.
• Successful background check.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to be honest, reliable, dependable, and professional at all times.
• Ability to respond to people receiving services with dignity and respect.
• Ability to make sound, rational judgments regarding people receiving services.
• Ability to train and teach techniques used for people with disabilities.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist individuals with basic living and employment skills as specified in plans.
• Assist individuals with personal care as specified in service plans; not applicable to Job Coaches.
• Help 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 while demonstrating dependability, adaptability, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Interact positively, treat individuals 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; not applicable to Job Coaches.
• Participate in staff training, in-service sessions, and team meetings.
• Assist with finances, budgeting, balancing checkbooks, and documenting purchases as assigned; not applicable to Job Coaches.
• Collect data to monitor or measure progress toward personal objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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