Direct Support Specialist I - Flexible Schedule & Training

Easter Seals; Colfax Township (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Paid Training

Job summary

Easter Seals Goodwill ND, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help adults and children with disabilities live their best lives. You will work in a collaborative, flexible environment supporting people to reach personal goals and maintain independence.

The role emphasizes dignity, community participation, and safe, respectful care; training is provided, and compensation ranges from $17 to $19 per hour depending on experience. Hours vary.

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 grown, 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.

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, 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.

Skills

Disability support experience

Team and independent work

Belief in equal opportunity

Age 16 or older

Background check compliance

Driver's license (optional)

Job description

Easter Seals Goodwill ND, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help adults and children with disabilities live their best lives. You will work in a collaborative, flexible environment supporting people to reach personal goals and maintain independence.

The role emphasizes dignity, community participation, and safe, respectful care; training is provided, and compensation ranges from $17 to $19 per hour depending on experience. Hours vary.