Direct Support Professional (Part Time) (PRN)

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 28,199 - 33,172; Part time

Job summary

South Dakota Developmental Center, operated by the Department of Human Services, seeks a Direct Support Professional for the SD Developmental Center in Redfield, SD. This 0.25-time position offers flexible scheduling with one four-hour weekend shift per month and no health benefits.

Starting pay is $20.47 per hour with additional weekend differentials. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to implement training, behavior management, and therapy programs, helping individuals reach their

Qualifications

• Experience with applying teaching plans for people with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to follow treatment plans and policies.
• Understanding of safety procedures and basic health measures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical and emotional needs of people served.
• Carry out individual training, behavior management, and therapy programs.
• Record observations and report behavior and responses to treatment.
• Support life skills, academic skills, and work skills development.

Job description

Job ID: 36612

Agency: Department of Human Services - SD Developmental Center

Location: Redfield, SD

Salary: $20.47-$24.08 per hour, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: F

Closing Date: 8/3/26

This is a Part-Time < 20 Hours Weekly position with the SD Developmental Center. For more information on the SD Developmental Center, please visit https://dhs.sd.gov/en/south-dakota-developmental-center .

We are seeking a Direct Support Professional who will work with an interdisciplinary treatment team to carry out a variety of therapeutic disciplines to ensure that each person served at the South Dakota Development Center (SDDC) will develop to their fullest potential. This position will positively impact the lives of the persons served by carrying out individual training, behavior management, and therapy programs. The Direct Support Professional will enhance the well-being of the persons served while providing continual guidance regarding life skills, academic skills, and work skills to ensure appropriate social interaction.

Looking for a meaningful career with the flexibility to choose your schedule? Are you looking to be home with your family more or cut daycare costs? This opportunity could be for you!

This is a 0.25 Part-time position that works hours as need to include one four-hour weekend shift per month with the Department of Human Services (DHS) at the SDDC. Work schedule is as needed and very flexible.

This position does not include benefits such as health and flexible benefits nor is it SDRS eligible.

Starting pay is $20.47 plus a $1.00 shift differential on Fridays and Mondays and a $2.00 shift differential for Saturdays and Sundays.

Join the South Dakota State Government team where Family/Life balance is valued. Vacation and sick leave will be earned with this position at a ratio proportionate to the hours worked per week.

DHS values and serves South Dakota citizens, visit https://dhs.sd.gov/ .

Gain experience in and perform the following duties:

• physical and emotional needs of people served;
• 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.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 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.

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.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

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.

'An Equal Opportunity Employer'