Direct Support Professional - Flexible Schedule

Sdsoybean; Redfield (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Health insurance with $0 premium for;‑

Job summary

South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC) seeks a Direct Support Professional to support individuals with developmental disabilities within an interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on implementing training, behavior management, and therapy plans to help each person served reach their full potential.

This is a 0.9 near full-time position with three 12-hour shifts per week, offering a higher hourly rate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Qualifications

• Teaching plans knowledge
• Facility routine
• Basic social skills
• Principles of basic human behavior
• Safety procedures and practices
• Basic health care
• Protective health measures
• Awareness of physical and emotional needs of people served

Responsibilities

• Address the physical and emotional needs of people served.
• Make effective decisions in emergencies.
• Lead people in assigned tasks.
• Provide academic guidance.
• Follow established policies and procedures.
• Carry out procedures of teaching or treatment plans.
• Observe and report individuals’ behavior and responses to treatment.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with staff and persons served.
• Provide work direction to staff regarding methods to assist people with developmental disabilities as needed.
• Prepare routine reports.

Job description

South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC) seeks a Direct Support Professional to support individuals with developmental disabilities within an interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on implementing training, behavior management, and therapy plans to help each person served reach their full potential.

This is a 0.9 near full-time position with three 12-hour shifts per week, offering a higher hourly rate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.