Direct Support Professional (Part Time)

State of South Dakota•Redfield, SD

44d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Direct Support Professional who will work with an interdisciplinary treatment team to carry out a variety of therapeutic disciplines to ensure that each person served at the South Dakota Development Center (SDDC) will develop to their fullest potential. This position will positively impact the lives of the persons served by carrying out individual training, behavior management, and therapy programs. The Direct Support Professional will enhance the well-being of the persons served while providing continual guidance regarding life skills, academic skills, and work skills to ensure appropriate social interaction. Looking for a meaningful career with the flexibility to choose your schedule? Are you looking to be home with your family more or cut daycare costs? This opportunity could be for you! This is a 0.25 Part-time position that works hours as need to include one four-hour weekend shift per month with the Department of Human Services (DHS) at the SDDC. Work schedule is as needed and very flexible. This position does not include benefits such as health and flexible benefits nor is it SDRS eligible. Starting pay is $19.72 plus a $1.00 shift differential on Fridays and Mondays and a $2.00 shift differential for Saturdays and Sundays. Join the South Dakota State Government team where Family/Life balance is valued. Vacation and sick leave will be earned with this position at a ratio proportionate to the hours worked per week. DHS values and serves South Dakota citizens, visit https://dhs.sd.gov/. Gain experience in and perform the following duties:

Requirements

techniques used in conducting teaching plans for people with developmental disabilities
facility routine
basic social skills
principles of basic human behavior
safety procedures and practices
basic health care
protective health measures
physical and emotional needs of people served

Responsibilities

physical and emotional needs of people served
make effective decisions in emergencies
lead the people in assigned tasks
provide academic guidance
follow established policies and procedures
carry out procedures of teaching or treatment plans with people served
accurately observe and report individuals' behavior and other responses to treatment
establish and maintain good working relationships with staff and persons served
provide work direction to staff regarding methods to assist people with developmental disabilities as needed
prepare routine reports