Direct Support Professional (Part Time) (PRN)

Sdsoybean; Redfield (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC) seeks a Direct Support Professional for part-time, 0.25 FTE positions in Redfield, SD. The role supports an interdisciplinary team to implement training, behavior management and therapy programs, enhancing life, social and work skills for individuals served.

The position offers flexible scheduling, with weekend coverage, and shift differentials on certain days. Benefits are not included, and background checks and screening are required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to follow structured teaching plans and treatment procedures.
• Strong observation and reporting of individual behavior and responses to treatment.
• Respect for safety procedures and the rights and dignity of persons served.

Responsibilities

• address physical and emotional needs of people served
• make effective decisions in emergencies
• lead people in assigned tasks
• provide academic guidance
• follow established policies and procedures
• carry out procedures of teaching or treatment plans
• observe and report individuals’ behavior and responses to treatment
• maintain good working relationships with staff and persons served
• provide work direction to staff to assist people with developmental disabilities
• prepare routine reports

Job description

Direct Support Professional (Part Time) (PRN) - 38347

Redfield, SD | SD Developmental Center | Part-Time < 20 Hours Weekly

20.47 - 24.08 US per hour

Posted a week ago | Apply before November 27, 2026

Description

Job ID: 38347
Agency: Department of Human Services -SD Developmental Center
Location:Redfield, SDSalary:$20.47-$24.08 per hour, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade:F
Closing Date: 11/27/26

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.

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.