Direct Support Professional - 3-Shift Flexible Schedule

State of South Dakota

Redfield (SD)

On-site

USD 2,755,000 - 3,582,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Leave (15 days) for 120 hours

Sick Leave (14 days) for 112 hours

Holidays (11)

Health insurance with $0 premium

Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, etc

Parental & Family Leave

6% Retirement Plan Match

Tuition reduction in-state

Job summary

State of South Dakota is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work with an interdisciplinary treatment team at the South Dakota Developmental Center in Redfield, SD. The role focuses on individual training, behavior management, and therapy programs to help people served reach their fullest potential.

Starting pay is $19.97 per hour with a $1.00 Friday/Monday shift differential and $2.00 extra on Saturdays and Sundays.

Qualifications

Techniques used in conducting teaching plans for people with developmental disabilities.
Facility routine knowledge and adherence.
Basic social skills and communication.
Principles of basic human behavior.
Safety procedures and practices.
Basic health care knowledge.
Protective health measures.
Understanding of the needs of people served.

Responsibilities

Carry out individual training, behavior management, and therapy programs.
Provide guidance on life, academic, and work skills to improve social interaction.
Support daily living activities and safety for people served.
Lead and coordinate with staff on assigned tasks.
Document observations and reporting of behavior and treatment responses.
Maintain relationships with staff and persons served.
Provide work direction to staff on assistance methods.
Prepare routine reports.