Direct Support Professional (Awake Overnights 10pm to 8am including e/o weekend)

Alpha Opportunities, Inc.; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Opportunities, Inc. in Jamestown, ND is seeking a Direct Support Professional to remove barriers and provide supports in a dynamic setting.

You will help people lead self-directed lives, work within a care team, and serve in residential or day center facilities as scheduling allows. The role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and the ability to adapt to various environments while upholding HIPAA and privacy standards; a valid driver’s license and relevant certifications are required or

Qualifications

• Pass all prehire requirements (criminal background check and drug screen).
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
• High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a related field preferred.
• Certification and training required: CPR, First Aid, Developmental Disabilities, Medication Administration (or training provided).
• Good organizational skills and strong communication.
• Confidentiality is essential in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate agency values into delivery of services.
• Provide direct support and assist with daily living activities.
• Attend to personal care tasks such as hygiene and grooming.
• Assist with meal planning and shopping as needed.
• Support independence and community participation.
• Maintain documentation and comply with HIPAA guidelines.
• Complete training requirements in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with supervisors and care teams as needed.

Skills

Listening and communication

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

1 year related field experience (preferred)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Alpha Opportunities, Inc. - Jamestown, ND, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Direct Support Professional

Our values of Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Innovation, Community, and Partnership are practiced to ensure care is delivered in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the person(s) and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights. This position directly reports to: people supported, assigned Supervisor.

Position Summary

Remove barriers and provide supports in a unique, changing environment. Assist people to lead self-directed lives and participate fully in the community. Provide supports independently and as part of a collaborative care team. Be a positive role model and enjoy your career caring for people. Care may be provided to persons in either residential or day center facilities depending on scheduling, or when accompanying the person in the place(s) of volunteering or anywhere the person may need assistance. The responsibilities and duties listed below are representative and not all inclusive.

Key Responsibilities

• Incorporate our values and mission into delivery of all services.
• Perform duties and represent one’s self in a positive and professional manner.
• Because this position provides direct support services to people, regular and on-time attendance is critical; willingness to be flexible in scheduling.
• Foster positive relationships between people supported, guardians, and family members, and coworkers.
• Empower people supported to make informed decisions, facilitate inclusion in community experiences and activities, and promote independence in daily activities such as work, learning, and leisure.
• Assist to carry out people supported development and support services plans and goals; perform personal care tasks such as assisting person with personal hygiene and grooming; may perform home management functions such as cooking or shopping; may accompany person(s) to health care appointments.
• Each DSP is directly responsible to provide orientation and training for new employees assigned to work with that DSP in their work area.
• Administer or supervise self-administration of medication.
• Communicate regularly with assigned supervisor and others as needed or required presenting any problems or issues without delay.
• Ensure people supported safety and maintain a safe environment.
• Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures as well as applicable regulations, guidelines, and policy pertaining to position and services provided; maintain documentation and submit paperwork in a timely manner; protect and preserve operations by following HIPAA guidelines.
• Complete all training requirements in a timely manner.
• Perform therapeutic intervention, CPR, and First Aid as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Pass all prehire requirements such as criminal background and drug screen.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
• High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent preferred
• 1 year of experience in a related field preferred
• A caring and positive attitude
• Flexible and attentive to detail
• High degree of confidentiality
• Good organizational skills
• Good listening and communication skills
• Follow oral and written communications
• Certification and training—provide proof of and/or training is provided: CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, Developmental Disabilities Certification, Medication Administration, and any required training

Minimum Physical Requirements

Strength: Sufficient to assist with lifting and transferring a person(s) and perform CPR. Ability to lift twenty (20) lbs. Moving, lifting, or transferring of person(s) may involve lifting of up to fifty (50) lbs., as well as assist with weights of more than one hundred (100) lbs.

Mobility: Sufficient mobility to bend, stoop and bend down to the floor, ability to move around rapidly and in small, confined areas.

Alpha Opportunities, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer.