Direct Support Professional

State of Montana; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) invites applications for a Direct Support Professional at the Intensive Behavior Center in Boulder, Montana. The role involves providing routine emotional and physical care, transporting clients to treatments and activities, and documenting participation.

Multiple full-time shifts are available. Eligible employees may receive a hiring incentive up to $7,500, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of developmental, behavioral, and psychiatric disorders.
• Knowledge of practices and methods for providing care.
• Ability to make observations and report information accurately.
• Ability to handle with high stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine emotional and physical care to clients.
• Transport clients to treatments, vocational, and recreational activities.
• Document clients’ interaction and participation with activities.

Skills

Disorders knowledge

Care practices

Observation & reporting

High-stress handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as a Direct Support Professional at the Intensive Behavior Center.

There are multiple shifts and full-time positions available.

The Intensive Behavior Center (IBC) is an intensive, short-term treatment facility in Boulder, Montana for individuals who have intellectual disabilities. This 12-bed facility provides an environment for building healthy, effective, and fulfilling lives so those receiving treatment can live successfully in the community after discharge. Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide assistance and support to clients in maintaining a therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include, Providing clients with routine emotional and physical care. Transporting clients to treatments, vocational, and recreational activities. Documenting clients’ interaction and participation with activities.

This position is eligible for a hiring incentive up to $7,500. Find out more by visiting work4dphhs.com.

Why Join DPHHS:

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana’s comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation (15 days per year), sick leave (12 days per year), and holidays (11 per year), work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity:

• Basic knowledge of developmental, behavioral, and psychiatric disorders.
• Knowledge of practices and methods for providing care.
• Ability to make observations and report information accurately.
• Ability to handle with high stress situations.

Meet minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred one year of experience providing care to individuals with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric disorders.
• Experience/knowledge of techniques and responsibilities surrounding the use of physical restraint and methods to avoid such use.

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.