Direct Support Professional (DSP) - 1331-30

Kalix Org; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional to empower individuals with disabilities. In this rewarding role, you will assist clients in developing essential living and job skills while fostering their independence within the community. Your responsibilities will include providing personal care, maintaining a safe environment, and ensuring that each individual receives the respect and dignity they deserve. Join a dedicated team that values dependability, adaptability, and professionalism, and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Must be 17+ years old and a student in good standing.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities in daily living and job skills.
• Maintain a clean and safe living environment for clients.

Skills

Effective Communication

Reliability

Professionalism

Judgment Skills

Teaching Techniques for Disabilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Residential - Independent Hab/Residential Hab

Schedule:

25 hours per week

Sun: 6a-2p

Mon: 1:30p-2:30p

Tue: 6a-2p

Wed: 6a-2p

Job Description:

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for supporting individuals with disabilities with their basic living, job and social skills while integrating them into the community to the best of their ability. The DSP will work to achieve personal outcomes that characterize a high quality of life.

Essential Functions:

1. Performing and assisting people with basic living and employment skills as specified in plans.
2. Assisting people with personal cares as specified in service plans.
3. Assisting individuals with maintaining a clean, safe and orderly living and working environment.
4. Assisting and maintaining an individual’s schedule as needed.
5. Providing transportation as assigned.
6. Reporting all incidences of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation.
7. Working as part of a team by demonstrating Agency values: Dependability, Adaptability, Professionalism and Teamwork.
8. Utilizing a positive interaction style, treating people with respect and honoring choices.
9. Maintaining confidentiality of all people receiving services and protecting the confidentiality of their health information.
10. Administering medications, insulin and tubing feeding as assigned and certified.
11. Encouraging menu planning and meal choices that follow recommended dietary guidelines and healthy choices.
12. Participating in staff training, in-service and team meetings.
13. Assisting people with finances, budgeting, balancing checkbooks and documenting purchases as assigned.
14. Collecting data to monitor or make progress towards personal objectives.
15. Performing all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 17 years or older and a student in good standing.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• A driving record that makes you insurable.
• Must complete a successful background check.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to be honest, reliable, dependable and professional at all times.
• Ability to respond to people receiving services with dignity and respect.
• Ability to make sound, rational judgments regarding people receiving services.
• Ability to train and teach techniques utilized for people with disabilities.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Kalix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.