QSP DSP

Kalix•Minot, ND

50d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Residential/Employment Coordinator, the QSP DSP is responsible for performing and assisting people with basic living and employment skills as specified in plans. This role also involves assisting individuals with personal cares, maintaining a clean and safe environment, managing schedules, providing transportation, reporting any incidences of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation, and working collaboratively as part of a team. The position requires utilizing a positive interaction style, treating individuals with respect, honoring choices, and maintaining confidentiality. Additional duties may include administering medications (if certified), encouraging healthy meal planning, participating in training and meetings, assisting with finances and budgeting, collecting data for progress monitoring, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

18 years or older.
A high school diploma or GED.
A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
A driving record that makes you insurable.
Must complete a 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 utilized for people with disabilities.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Performing and assisting people with basic living and employment skills as specified in plans.
Assisting people with personal cares as specified in service plans. (N/A for Job Coaches)
Assisting individuals with maintaining a clean, safe and orderly living and working environment.
Assisting and maintaining an individual’s schedule as needed.
Providing transportation as assigned.
Reporting all incidences of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation.
Working as part of a team by demonstrating Agency values: Dependability, Adaptability, Professionalism and Teamwork.
Utilizing a positive interaction style, treating people with respect and honoring choices.
Maintaining confidentiality of all people receiving services and protecting the confidentiality of their health information.
Administering medications, insulin and tubing feeding as assigned and certified.
Encouraging menu planning and meal choices that follow recommended dietary guidelines and healthy choices. (N/A for Job Coaches)
Participating in staff training, in-service and team meetings.
Assisting people with finances, budgeting, balancing checkbooks and documenting purchases as assigned. (N/A for Job Coaches)
Collecting data to monitor or make progress towards personal objectives.
Performing all other duties as assigned.