DSP - Grand Forks, Full-Time

Anne Carlsen Center; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Life & Disability

401(k) & Profit-Sharing Plan

Aflac Voluntary Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Special Employee Events

Job summary

Anne Carlsen Center is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Grand Forks, ND. The role runs 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, with a 40-hour weekly schedule, to support individuals with disabilities in various activities and transitions through life.

You will work in center, home or work-site settings, assisting with health and personal care, and participating in planned daily activities. A high school diploma and DD modules are required, with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and perform personal care, education and therapeutic programs; understand basic medical terminology.
• One year of experience working in the developmental disabilities field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with life activities including health, personal care, therapeutic, educational, recreational and leisure activities.
• Work independently with individuals in center, home or work site and during planned daily activities.

Skills

Care program delivery

Developmental disabilities experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

DD modules completed or ability to complete

Job description

Location: Grand Forks, ND

Shift: 8am-4pm

Job Schedule: Monday - Friday

Weekly Hours: 40

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to support clients with their life to include health and personal care, therapeutic, educational, recreational, and leisure activities for individuals with disabilities to achieve maximum growth and learning, as they make transitions throughout life. This position supports the development and connections needed to participate in community life for the individuals served. The CBS Direct Support Professional (DSP) will work independently with individuals in the center location, in their home or work site and throughout planned daily activities.

QUALIFICATIONS (minimum requirements)

Education and/or years’ experience required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• DD modules completed or ability to complete
• Valid Driver’s License
• Reliable transportation

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn and perform personal care, education and therapeutic programs and can learn and comprehend medical terminology
• One year’s experience working in the developmental disabilities field

Supervision of others/decision making aptitude (if applicable): This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits

Anne Carlsen offers competitive pay and benefits, paid time off (PTO), and great advancement opportunities! Here are a few examples:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life & Disability
• 401(k) & Profit-Sharing Plan
• Aflac Voluntary Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Special Employee Events