Direct Support Professional (Full Time)

Sdsoybean; Redfield (SD); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Holidays

Health Insurance with $0 premium for员工

Flexible Benefits

Parental & Family Medical Leave

Retirement Plan

In-State Tuition Reduction

Wellness Program

Zusammenfassung

South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC) is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Redfield, SD. This full-time position offers hourly wages with shift differentials and weekend bonuses, plus robust benefits.

You will implement training, behavior management, and therapy programs to help individuals reach their fullest potential in a structured, supportive environment. The role emphasizes person-centered support, safety, and the development of life, academic, and work skills.

Qualifikationen

• Experience supporting people with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to follow established teaching or treatment plans.
• Strong observation and reporting of behavior.
• Commitment to person-centered care and safety.

Aufgaben

• Deliver training and behavior management for residents according to program plans.
• Support life skills, academic, and work skills to enhance independence.
• Monitor progress and document responses to treatment and daily outcomes.

Jobbeschreibung

Direct Support Professional (Full Time) - 38348

Redfield, SD | SD Developmental Center | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

20.47 - 24.08 US per hour

Description

Job ID: 38348
Agency: Department of Human Services -SD Developmental Center
Location:Redfield, SDSalary:$20.47- $24.08/hr., depending on qualifications

• Plus, a $1.00 shift differential for the 2:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. shift, $1.50 shift differential for the 10:30 p.m. - 7 a.m. shift, and all weekend shifts receive an extra $1.00 differential.

About SDDC:
The South Dakota Developmental Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and community inclusion for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through person-centered services. At SDDC we are comprised of a variety of positions that require differing skill and educational levels to ensure successful operations. SDDC is one of the Divisions of the Department of Human Services, which works together on the common goal of bettering the lives of South Dakotans.

SDDC strives to create an environment where people are inspired and challenged to create excellence, grow their skills, discover advancement opportunities, and are rewarded for their contributions. Join our team as we focus on helping our fellow human beings overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

Our Benefits Include:

• 15 days/120 Hours of Vacation Leave
• 14 days/112 Hours of Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee health insurance includes plan with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
• Flexible Benefits – Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and more
• Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave
• 6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
• Reduced Tuition for In-State Colleges/Universities
• Employee Wellness Program

Job Summary:
Would you like to make over $20 with differential per hour while making a difference in people's lives. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) carries out individual training, behavior management, and therapy programs from a variety of therapeutic disciplines to ensure that each person served at the South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC) will develop to their fullest potential and maintains a structured and healthy environment designed to enhance the well‑being of persons served while providing continual guidance regarding life skills, academic skills, and work skills to ensure appropriate social interaction. Part‑time positions with full benefits and compressed schedule are also available.

Knowledge of:

• 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.

Ability to:

• be a positive role model;
• 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.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC:If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office.A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E‑Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here .This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.