Direct Support Professional - Flexible Schedule

State of South Dakota; Redfield (SD); On-site; USD 2,617,000 - 3,582,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation & sick leave

11 paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC) hires a Direct Support Professional in Redfield, SD. The role works with an interdisciplinary team to deliver teaching, behavior management and therapy programs to people served, supporting their life, academic and work skills.

This 0.9 nearly full-time role offers a shift-based schedule (three 12-hour shifts/week) with benefits, a starting pay of $19.97/hour plus shift differentials on Fridays, Mondays and on weekends, and a path toward a rewarding

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• physical and emotional needs of people served;
• make effective decisions in emergencies;
• lead the people in assigned tasks;
• provide academic guidance;
• follow established policies and procedures;
• carry out procedures of teaching or treatment plans with people served;
• accurately observe and report individuals’ behavior and other 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

The South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC) hires a Direct Support Professional in Redfield, SD. The role works with an interdisciplinary team to deliver teaching, behavior management and therapy programs to people served, supporting their life, academic and work skills.

This 0.9 nearly full-time role offers a shift-based schedule (three 12-hour shifts/week) with benefits, a starting pay of $19.97/hour plus shift differentials on Fridays, Mondays and on weekends, and a path toward a rewarding