DSP Residential- Williston

OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION INC•Williston, ND

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Opportunity Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides support services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide a full spectrum of individualized supports and services for people. We are passionate in our belief that people with developmental disabilities deserve the right to live and thrive in the least restrictive community setting. We strive to improve the lives of the people we support and the communities they live in, through the implementation of structured community-based programs. We achieve our mission through the following services: Work Support Services, Individualized Supported Living Arrangement (ISLA), Family Support Services, and Residential Services. For more information, please visit us at www.oppfound.org. Work Location(s): Williston, Stanley, and Tioga, North Dakota. Employment Status: Full-Time and Part-Time Shift openings- All Shifts (hours vary). Description of role: Under the direction of the Residential Manager, Direct Care Staff supports adults with developmental disabilities to accomplish daily living activities at the person’s home, at the work site, and/or in the local community. The Direct Care Staff helps the individual served to be a known and valued member of his/her local community. This position provides supervision, instruction, housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, shopping, emergency intervention, and personal care for individuals with developmental disabilities. Hours vary within a 24-hour, 7-day a week schedule, with part-time (less than 32 hours per week) shifts. We are looking for people who enjoy working with people with disabilities, are interested in teaching and encouraging healthy eating and a positive lifestyle. Candidate’s availability and flexibility to work when needed is a plus. Attendance and punctuality are essential.

Requirements

Must pass a background check (Child Abuse Index, Criminal Record Clearance)
High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
Must be 18 years of age
Possess a valid state driver’s license
First Aid/CPR certification required (within 2 weeks)

Nice To Haves

previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide community supervision to ensure the health and safety of the individual with a developmental disability served
Assist individual served with planning meals, purchasing and preparing foods
Assist individual served with personal care including dressing, undressing, hygiene, toilet actives and other activities of daily living (ADL’s)
Assist individual served with housekeeping duties
Assist individual served in developing adaptive skills and independent living skills
Prepare and maintain records of assistance rendered
Maintain client confidentiality
Follow reporting procedures regarding denial of rights and special incident reports
Communicate with other team members regarding any changes in regulations, policies and procedures and general information pertaining to the program
Assist individual served with the coordination of medical and mental health services
Monitor client progress towards goal outlined in the Individual Service Plan (ISP) and submit weekly data on goal tracking
Support community inclusion and choice
Create and use natural supports and support individuals in a person-centered manner
Teach community awareness to individuals served while they access their community via public transportation and travel training
Attend required training and staff meetings
Adhere to and all Opportunity Foundation, Inc. policies, procedures and program rules
Other duties as assigned