Employment Support Professional

Esgwnd; North Dakota; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employment Support Professional to join their team in a collaborative environment. This role focuses on providing essential services to adults with disabilities, helping them achieve personal goals and maintain connections with their families and communities. The ideal candidate will have a passion for advocacy and a belief in the potential of every individual, regardless of their challenges. Enjoy a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive and flexible setting.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Retirement Benefits

Paid Training

Qualifications

• Interest in supporting people with disabilities to achieve their goals.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in realizing their goals and maintaining well-being.
• Advocate for people with disabilities and promote respectful interactions.

Skills

Support for people with disabilities

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school or equivalent diploma

Job description

Join our team today where a better community begins with you! Enjoy a collaborative, flexible environment working with a team of individuals carrying out the common goal of serving your community and helping people live their best life! Hours are Monday through Friday with a typical workday being 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The Employment Support Professional will provide services to adults with disabilities along with their families by carrying out the Mission, Vision and Values of Easter Seals Goodwill ND, Inc. (ESGWND). This position also provides direct care to individuals in the day support/vocational program and the candidate must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.

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 grow, regardless of their disability.
• High school or equivalent diploma preferred.
• Ability to meet and maintain background investigation requirements, and commitment to providing a drug-free, non-violent place for consumers to live and our employees to work.
• A valid driver license and insurance.

Primary 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 aspects of their life.
• Assist and support people to maintain and excel in employment of the person’s choice.
• Assist and support people to have a safe environment in which to live and work, free of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
• To be an advocate for people with disabilities and to teach members of the community to treat people we support with dignity and respect by modeling positive attitudes and respectful communication and interactions.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Retirement Benefits

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour and based on experience.