DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL I

Easterseals Goodwill ND, Inc.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid training

Job summary

Easterseals Goodwill ND, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Fargo, ND. In this role, you will provide essential support to adults and children with disabilities, helping them achieve personal goals and maintain connections. We offer a flexible schedule, allowing part-time work of varying hours to fit your lifestyle while earning between $17.00 and $19.00 per hour based on experience.

The position emphasizes teamwork, creativity in problem-solving, and promotes a culture of dignity and respect for individuals with disabilities. Be a part of a person-centered organization making an impact in the community!

Qualifications

• Interest in supporting people with disabilities to achieve their goals.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Commitment to a drug-free, non-violent environment.
• Driver’s License might be required depending upon program needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist people to realize their goals and attain personal outcomes.
• Support people to develop their social support networks.
• Help maintain family connections and well-being.
• Be an advocate for people with disabilities.

Skills

Supporting people with disabilities

Teamwork and problem-solving

Creative thinking

Advocacy for dignity and respect

Job description

Join our team today where a better community begins with you! Enjoy a collaborative, flexible environment working with a team of individuals carrying out the common goal of serving your community and helping people live their best life! We believe that education, training, and work is transformational and can form a key element of a person's life. We believe through people-focused service delivery, a person can lead a productive life and that the most valuable assets are the people we employ and serve.

When working part‑time at Easter Seals, schedules vary from 2 hours a day or longer. If you can’t work 8 hours at a time, that is not a concern at all. We have varying schedule types to fit with your life while attaining your career goals.

The Direct Support Professional will provide services to adults and children with disabilities along with their families by carrying out the Mission, Vision and Values of Easter Seals Goodwill ND, Inc. (ESGWND)

Qualifications

• Interest in and/or experience in supporting people with disabilities to achieve their goals and outcomes.
• Ability to work both as a team and alone, to complete tasks as instructed, be receptive to new ideas and be creative in helping to solve problems.
• Believe that everyone can and must have an opportunity to learn and grown, regardless of their disability.
• Ability to meet and maintain background investigation requirements, and commitment to providing a drug‑free, non‑violent place for people supported to live and our employees to work.
• Driver’s License might be required depending upon program needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist and support people to realize their goals and attain personal outcomes.
• Assist and support people to develop and/or maintain a social support network.
• Assist and support people to maintain or re‑establish their family connections.
• Assist and support people to maintain their home, their health, and their well‑being.
• Assist and support people to utilize their community and its resources.
• Assist and support people to direct their services and make informed choices in all aspect of their life.
• Assist and support people to have a safe environment in which to live and work, free of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds on your own.
• To be an advocate for people with disabilities and to teach members of the community to treat people we support with dignity and respect by modeling positive attitudes and respectful communication and interactions.

• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Training

Pay

$17.00 - $19.00 per hour and is based on experience.

About Us

Easter Seals Goodwill ND, Inc. is a person‑centered organization that has impacted 326,781 people through our programs and services for the fiscal year 2021‑2022. Our services are funded in part by utilizing the donations we receive through the Goodwill Stores and Shop Goodwill to provide quality care and support for children, adults, and families, as well as provide training and education to those with employment barriers.

Disclaimer

The above description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the Direct Support Professional role at ESGWND. It is not exhaustive and may include additional tasks as assigned by management.