Direct Support Professional I - Flexible Schedule

Easterseals Goodwill ND, Inc.; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Paid Training

Job summary

Easter Seals Goodwill ND, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work with adults and children with disabilities, helping them realize personal goals and live their best life.

Join a team that emphasizes a person-centered approach, flexible scheduling (part-time options from 2 hours daily), and compassionate support in home and community settings. Pay ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, with paid training and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Interest in and/or experience in supporting people with disabilities to achieve goals.
• Ability to work both as a team and alone and be open to new ideas.
• Believe everyone can learn and grow regardless of disability.
• Able to meet background investigation requirements and support a drug-free environment.
• Driver’s License might be required depending upon program needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support people to realize their goals and attain personal outcomes.
• Assist and support people to develop and 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

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Creativity

Growth mindset

Background check willing

Driver's license

Job description

Easter Seals Goodwill ND, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work with adults and children with disabilities, helping them realize personal goals and live their best life.

Join a team that emphasizes a person-centered approach, flexible scheduling (part-time options from 2 hours daily), and compassionate support in home and community settings. Pay ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, with paid training and opportunities to grow.