DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL I

Easterseals Goodwill ND, Inc.; Rolla (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 Rolla, ND is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide services to adults and children with disabilities, supporting their goals and well-being. The role is part time to full time and entry level.

You will assist with personal outcomes, social networks, family connections, community resources, and safe living environments. A valid background check and flexible schedule are expected; wage is $17–$19 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Interest in and/or experience supporting people with disabilities to achieve goals.
• Able to work both as a team and alone, follow instructions, and be creative.
• Belief that everyone can learn and grow, regardless of disability.
• Age 16 or older.
• Background investigation requirements and commitment to a drug-free workplace.
• Driver’s License might be required depending upon program needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support people to realize their goals and 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, health, and 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.
• Be an advocate for people with disabilities and teach members of the community to treat people we support with dignity and respect by modeling positive attitudes and respectful communication and interactions.

Skills

Support people with disabilities

Teamwork and independence

Problem solving

Safety and respect

Background checks

Job description

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

The Direct Support Professional will provide services to adults and children with disabilities along with their families, carrying out the mission, vision, and values of Easter Seals Goodwill ND, Inc.

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, health, and 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.
• Be an advocate for people with disabilities and 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, based on experience.

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.