DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Paid Training

Job summary

Easter Seals Goodwill ND, Inc. in Oakes, ND is seeking a Direct Support Professional (entry level, part-time to full-time) to assist adults and children with disabilities and their families.

The role emphasizes hands-on support, advocacy, flexibility, and teamwork, with pay $17–$19 per hour and paid training.

Candidates must be at least 16, able to pass background checks, and ready to contribute to a respectful, non-violent environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in supporting people with disabilities to achieve goals.
• Ability to work in team or alone, follow instructions, adapt to new ideas, and solve problems creatively.
• Belief that everyone can learn and grow regardless of disability.
• Age 16 or older.

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 aspects 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.

Skills

Disability support

Teamwork

Creativity

Age 16+

Background checks

Driver's license

Job description

Direct Support Professional – Oakes, ND (Part Time to Full Time, Entry Level)

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.

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 grow, regardless of their disability.
• Age 16 or older.
• 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 aspects 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.

Benefits

• 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.