Direct Support Professional — Empower Independence

SESDAC, Inc.; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

SESDAC, Inc. in Vermillion, SD is seeking a Part Time Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting independence and community participation.

The role requires flexibility with rotating weekend and evening hours and adherence to safety and documentation standards. You will work under the Assistant Director of Services, provide person-centered support, maintain confidentiality, pass background and drug screening, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Basic fluency in oral and written English.
• Has computer experience and is comfortable with navigation with technology.
• Pass qualifying criminal background checks which includes motor vehicle driving records.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening. Upon hire, employees are subject to random and reasonable suspicion testing per Sesdac, Inc.’s Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Responsibilities

• Embodies the mission of the agency and takes pride in the job.
• Is compassionate, honest, patient, encouraging, and treats all individuals supported, family members, and coworkers with respect and dignity.
• Makes ethical decisions even when no one is watching.
• Provides Person-Centered services to all people and is able to adjust interactions from person to person.
• Ensures all needs are met for each individual and coworkers.
• Has good attendance and highly dependable, uses leave appropriately, is punctual and hardworking, and has professional appearance.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

SESDAC, Inc. in Vermillion, SD is seeking a Part Time Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting independence and community participation.

The role requires flexibility with rotating weekend and evening hours and adherence to safety and documentation standards. You will work under the Assistant Director of Services, provide person-centered support, maintain confidentiality, pass background and drug screening, and contribute to a