Direct Support Professional-PT Day/Eve (Monroe)

SESDAC INC • Vermillion, SD

4d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving independence and participating as active members of their communities. They help people pursue personal goals that reflect their preferences and aspirations, providing a structured and supportive environment, guidance in life skills, academics, and employment, and opportunities for meaningful social engagement.

This part-time position has a rotating schedule: Week 1, Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.; Week 2, Monday and Friday, 4 p.m.–10 p.m. The position is based at 1314 E Cherry St, Vermillion, South Dakota, and reports to the Assistant Director of Services. Hiring is contingent on required drug and background screening.

The role provides person-centered support with daily living, community participation, health and safety, medication administration, and implementation of individual support plans. It requires maintaining confidentiality and accurate documentation, responding appropriately to behavioral or medical emergencies, and supporting people’s rights, dignity, choices, and independence. The work can be mentally and physically demanding and takes place in homes, workplaces, and community settings. Employees must complete required agency training and annual recertification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Basic fluency in oral and written English.
• Computer experience and comfort navigating technology.
• Pass qualifying criminal background checks, including motor vehicle driving-record checks.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening; employees are also subject to random and reasonable-suspicion testing under the agency’s Drug Free Workplace Policy.
• Valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability upon hire; must have a safe driving record and be eligible for coverage under the agency’s insurance.
• Successfully complete required agency training within designated time frames and complete annual recertification.
• Must be able to pass medication training and testing.
• Must be able to perform CPR and Safety-Care.
• Ability to work the stated rotating schedule and adapt to scheduling or location changes.
• Ability to perform the physical demands described, including lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds on a recurring basis, with potential to exceed 50 pounds during medical or safety emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support that respects each individual’s preferences, rights, dignity, privacy, and choices.
• Help individuals develop independence through daily living skills, personal goals, life skills, academics, and employment support.
• Encourage community involvement, social interaction, relationships, and participation in activities chosen by the individuals supported; provide transportation as needed.
• Assist with personal hygiene, health needs, cooking and eating, special diets, cleaning, laundry, appointments, work, and other daily activities.
• Support money skills and budgeting, maintain individuals’ finances and resources ethically, and document transactions and receipts accurately.
• Administer and inventory medications in accordance with agency policy after completing required medication training and testing.
• Monitor and document safety, medical, dietary, and behavioral needs or concerns and notify the appropriate people.
• Implement individual support plans and protocols as written, including behavior support plans, and follow due process.
• Respond constructively to medical or behavioral emergencies, use appropriate de-escalation or intervention, and direct others as needed.
• Immediately report alleged abuse, neglect, mistreatment, or exploitation according to agency policy.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information in accordance with HIPAA, laws, and agency guidelines.
• Complete and submit required documentation accurately and on time; attend assigned meetings and required training.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with individuals supported, families, guardians, coworkers, other agencies, and community members.
• Report facility or company vehicle maintenance and repair concerns.
• Provide emergency coverage and on-call relief when needed or assigned.
• Perform cleaning and other assigned duties, including tasks outside the home such as shoveling snow and gardening.
• Remain flexible regarding work schedule and location, work independently when required, and assist coworkers as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED