Direct Support Pro - Empower Lives & Community

Easter Seals; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Paid Training

Job summary

Easter Seals Goodwill ND, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist adults and children with disabilities and their families. This role supports personal goals, social networks, family connections, health and well-being, and community resource access in a person-centered environment.

Flexibile part-time schedules with paid training, and a commitment to dignity and respect in everyday interactions. Pay ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Interest in and/or experience in supporting people with disabilities to achieve their goals and outcomes.
• Ability to work both as a team and alone, to complete tasks as instructed, be receptive to new ideas and be creative in helping to solve problems.
• Believe that everyone can and must have an opportunity to learn and grown, regardless of their disability.
• Ability to meet and maintain background investigation requirements, and commitment to providing a drug-free, non-violent place for people supported to live and our employees to work.
• Driver’s License might be required depending upon program needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support people to realize their goals and attain personal outcomes.
• Assist and support people to develop and/or maintain a social support network.
• Assist and support people to maintain or re-establish their family connections.
• Assist and support people to maintain their home, their health, and their well-being.
• Assist and support people to utilize their community and its resources.
• Assist and support people to direct their services and make informed choices in all aspect of their life.
• Assist and support people to have a safe environment in which to live and work, free of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

Skills

Interest in disability support

Team and independent work

Growth mindset

Background check readiness

Driver's license (optional)

Job description

Easter Seals Goodwill ND, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist adults and children with disabilities and their families. This role supports personal goals, social networks, family connections, health and well-being, and community resource access in a person-centered environment.

Flexibile part-time schedules with paid training, and a commitment to dignity and respect in everyday interactions. Pay ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, based on experience.