Direct Support Specialist: Meaningful Care & Benefits

Vocational Training Center; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

HSA

FSA

401(k)

PTO

Extended Sick Leave

Birthday Holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Vocational Training Center in Fargo, ND is seeking full-time Direct Support Professionals to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in vocational and social settings. The role is day shift with no weekends and paid training, offering a robust benefits package.

Responsibilities include guiding individuals, supervising teams, assisting with personal care, and accompanying participants to activities, with possible evening/weekend hours based on program needs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current driver's license.
• Preferred: previous experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Providing guidance to and actively engaging with adults who have intellectual/developmental disabilities in vocational and social settings.
• Accompanying individuals to off-site activities.
• Assisting individuals with personal care responsibilities and administering medications based on individual needs.
• Supervising crews on and off-site performing vocational services.
• Maintaining flexibility and composure in a changing work environment.
• Complete Certificate with ND Direct Care Careers.

Job description

The Vocational Training Center in Fargo, ND is seeking full-time Direct Support Professionals to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in vocational and social settings. The role is day shift with no weekends and paid training, offering a robust benefits package.

Responsibilities include guiding individuals, supervising teams, assisting with personal care, and accompanying participants to activities, with possible evening/weekend hours based on program needs.