Direct Support Pro I — Paid Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Paid Training

Job summary

Easter Seals Goodwill North Dakota, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist adults and children with disabilities in a flexible, part-time role in Jamestown, ND. You will help clients set and reach personal goals and support community integration.

The position offers varying schedules, paid training, and opportunities to work closely with families and individuals to enhance daily living, health, and independence.

Qualifications

• Interest in and/or experience supporting people with disabilities to achieve goals and outcomes.
• Ability to work both as a team and alone, to complete tasks as instructed, open to new ideas.
• Belief that everyone can learn and grow regardless of disability.
• Ability to meet background investigation requirements and support a drug-free environment.
• 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 maintain a social support network.
• Assist and support people to maintain or re-establish family connections.
• Assist and support people to maintain their home, health, and 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.
• Assist and support people to have a safe environment free of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
• Ability to lift fifty pounds on your own.

Skills

Interest in disabilities

Team and solo work

Advocacy mindset

Background check compliance

Driver's license optional

Job description

Easter Seals Goodwill North Dakota, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist adults and children with disabilities in a flexible, part-time role in Jamestown, ND. You will help clients set and reach personal goals and support community integration.

The position offers varying schedules, paid training, and opportunities to work closely with families and individuals to enhance daily living, health, and independence.