Direct Support Professional

CHI; Grafton (ND); On-site; USD 26,174 - 35,376; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Premium Membership to Care@Work program

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary Protection: Group Accident

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance

Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs

Job summary

A leading support service organization in North Dakota seeks a compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with diverse life skills, including financial management and personal hygiene. Responsibilities encompass maintaining a safe environment, counseling, and supporting social and medical activities. The role promises competitive pay and a variety of benefits, including health insurance and tuition assistance. Ideal candidates will demonstrate composure in challenging situations and a commitment to fostering independence in those they support.

Qualifications

• Current valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proven ability to support individuals in achieving independence.
• Experience with behavioral management and life skills support.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe living environment that adheres to all codes and regulations.
• Offer counseling and crisis intervention.
• Support learning around financial management, housekeeping, cooking, and personal hygiene.
• Accompany individuals to social outings and doctor's appointments.

Skills

Dependability

Compassion

Ability to remain composed under pressure

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with us, you will support a diverse range of tasks according to our customized Person Centered Service Plan (PCSP) tailored to each person’s unique needs. Depending on their needs, your responsibilities could include support with medication administration, behavioral management, and daily documentation in addition to enhancing general life skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe living environment that adheres to all codes and regulations
• Offer counseling and crisis intervention
• Support learning around financial management, housekeeping, cooking, personal hygiene, and other life skills
• Accompany individuals to social outings, doctor’s appointments and other activities

Job Requirements

• Current valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable transportation

Where You\'ll Work

CHI Friendship is founded on the positive impact diversity has in our communities when embraced. Our successful employees genuinely enjoy learning about the people we support and helping them achieve independence while reaching their goals and dreams.

More importantly, you are someone who is dependable and compassionate with a proven ability to remain composed under pressure. As a trusted direct support professional, you are looked to as a leader when challenging situations occur where your reaction and self-control are most important.

We provide you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

Starting pay rate for this DSP role is $19.00/hr.

Benefits

• Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care, pet care, senior caregivers, housekeepers & more.
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs

If you are ready to join a national leader in providing quality services to people with disabilities, join CHI Friendship today!

Pay

$19.00 - $25.68 /hour