Direct Care Associate

ND Health and Human Services; Hettinger (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement package

Paid holidays

Annual leave and sick leave

Job summary

Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone is seeking a Direct Care Associate to support the elderly and disabled in Hettinger or Bowman, ND. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, meal prep, personal hygiene, and community engagement while traveling to client homes.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of direct care experience; a CNA license is preferred. Valid driver's license and auto insurance are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of work experience providing direct care to special populations.
• Active CNA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with independent living skills and daily living activities, including household tasks and meal preparation.
• Provide client transportation.
• Support personal hygiene and self-care routines.
• Foster effective communication and engage clients socially.
• Accurately document activities using logs or electronic visit verification systems.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone is hiring a Direct Care Associate in Hettinger or Bowman, North Dakota

Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone is seeking a Direct Care Associate who will connect with the elderly and disabled citizens of the State of North Dakota to complete daily living activities with the goal of increasing their ability to be independent.

Direct Care Associate Example Of Duties

• Provide support with independent living skills and household tasks, including cleaning and meal preparation
• Offer guidance on personal hygiene and self-care routines, which may include assistance with bathing
• Foster effective communication skills
• Provide client transportation
• Encourage socialization and community engagement

This position requires daily travel to client homes throughout Adams, Bowman, and Slope Counties. Individual would participate in staffing and required trainings to maintain Qualified Service Provider status.

To succeed in this position, you should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, computer proficiency, and the ability to collaborate effectively and make sound decisions. A passion for helping others and making a meaningful impact in the community is essential. Attention to detail is critical, as this role requires accurate documentation of activities using electronic visit verification systems and or paper logs.

To Be Considered For This Role

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of work experience providing direct care to special populations. Active CNA license preferred.

Would consider applicants for the Direct Care Associate level at a reduced salary, which requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of work experience providing direct care to special populations.

Must maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance

Working For Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone

Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Slope County to provide economic assistance, child-welfare, and adult services to promote safety and well-being to individuals and families and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Slope County as a Slope County employee.

Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone team members are offered robust medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, as well as an excellent retirement package.

Employees enjoy ten paid holidays, as well as earning both annual leave and sick leave days.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

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A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Shonda Schwartz by email at [e-mail] or phone: [phone].

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.