Direct Support Professional PT - Dickinson

Paycom - ATS; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Leave

Paid Holidays

401k

Life Insurance

Rewarding Work

Job summary

Community Options in North Dakota seeks caregivers to assist individuals with daily living tasks and transportation, helping them live more independently. You will support cooking, cleaning, shopping, and mobility while maintaining dignity and respect.

We offer flexible schedules and comprehensive benefits. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to communicate clearly with clients and staff in diverse settings across the state.

Qualifications

• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Access to working mobile phone (iPhone/ Android).
• CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain during training period.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and transportation.
• Enhance quality of life through personalized, high‑quality services.
• Work directly with individuals to support independence and well‑being.
• Collaborate with team in hands‑on environment to meet client needs.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Observation and recall abilities

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid certification

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Join our Team!We’re looking for a candidate with a flexible schedule who is open to working a variety of shifts. In this role, you will work directly with the individuals we support, helping to enhance their quality of life through personalized, high-quality services. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and transportation.If you're someone who thrives in a hands-on, team-oriented environment and enjoys making a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you!Who are we?Community Options is in ten different locations across the state of North Dakota helping individuals with developmental disabilities and the elderly live more independent and fulfilling lives. We offer flexible schedules to fit in with your busy life. If you have the passion to be a part of a rewarding career, then apply with us today!Why Community Options?Health, Vision, and Dental insurancePaid leave timePaid Holidays401kLife insuranceRewarding work impacting the lives of those you serve!Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment statusThe hourly wage for this position is $17.34 - $20.40 an hour, depending on experience (DOE).Minimum Qualifications:At least eighteen (18) years of ageHigh school diploma or GED equivalentAccess to working mobile phone (iPhone/ Android)CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain successfully during new hire training periodA valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance for the vehicle subject to the statute of the licensing state and the ability to travel based on operational and clientele needsSuccessfully pass a criminal background check, including Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), drug screening, and ND Department of Human Service (DHS) pre-employment approvalCompletion of training as required by Community OptionsMust possess certain basic skills, including the ability to:Accurately observe and recall surroundings and eventsCommunicate information, concisely, and accuratelyRead, write, understand, and apply written instructions in EnglishComplete basic computer-related tasksMake ethical and professional decisionsOrganize and manage tasksProvide quality customer serviceWork as part of a teamCommitment to company valuesOther Skills and Experience:Team player; good organizational and communication skillsKnowledge of community events and opportunities for customersReporting to this position: NonePhysical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees are required to have the ability to climb (stairs), balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach (above shoulder), bend, twist, sit, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, fine motor manipulation, talk, hear, and complete repetitive motions; swimming may be required. Must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees may be subject to working with customers who exhibit behaviors that would require the employee to use possible physical de-escalation techniquesWork Environment: Employees work in indoor and/or outdoor environments, i.e., office, home, or community setting. Employees are required to operate a motor vehicle and travel as deemed necessary. Assigned work shifts and locations will vary depending on the customers’ and/ or agency's needs.NOTE: The duties listed are not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities assigned to any individual employee are at the discretion of the appointing authority.The employee is expected to adhere to all department policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policiesEqual Employment OpportunityCommunity Options does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.