Empowering Direct Support Professional

Alpha Opportunities, Inc.; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Opportunities, Inc. in Jamestown, ND is seeking a Direct Support Professional for a full-time day-shift role.

You will remove barriers, support people to lead self-directed lives, and participate in community activities as part of a collaborative care team. Responsibilities include promoting dignity and autonomy, ensuring safety, maintaining HIPAA-compliant records, administering or supervising medication where required, and providing orientation for new staff.

Qualifications

• Pass all prehire requirements such as criminal background and drug screen.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
• 1 year of experience in a related field preferred
• A caring and positive attitude
• Flexible and attentive to detail
• High degree of confidentiality
• Good organizational skills
• Good listening and communication skills
• Follow oral and written communications
• Certification and training—provide proof of and/or training is provided: CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, Developmental Disabilities Certification, Medication Administration, and any required training

Responsibilities

• Incorporate our values and mission into delivery of all services.
• Perform duties and represent one’s self in a positive and professional manner.
• Because this position provides direct support services to people, regular and on-time attendance is critical; willingness to be flexible in scheduling.
• Foster positive relationships between people supported, guardians, and family members, and coworkers.
• Empower people supported to make informed decisions, facilitate inclusion in community experiences and activities, and promote independence in daily activities such as work, learning, and leisure.
• Assist to carry out people supported development and support services plans and goals; perform personal care tasks such as assisting person with personal hygiene and grooming; may perform home management functions such as cooking or shopping; may accompany person(s) to health care appointments.
• Each DSP is directly responsible to provide orientation and training for new employees assigned to work with that DSP in their work area.
• Administer or supervise self-administration of medication.
• Communicate regularly with assigned supervisor and others as needed or required presenting any problems or issues without delay.
• Ensure people supported safety and maintain a safe environment.
• Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures as well as applicable regulations, guidelines, and policy pertaining to position and services provided; maintain documentation and submit paperwork in a timely manner; protect and preserve operations by following HIPAA guidelines.
• Complete all training requirements in a timely manner.
• Perform therapeutic intervention, CPR, and First Aid as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Alpha Opportunities, Inc. in Jamestown, ND is seeking a Direct Support Professional for a full-time day-shift role.

You will remove barriers, support people to lead self-directed lives, and participate in community activities as part of a collaborative care team. Responsibilities include promoting dignity and autonomy, ensuring safety, maintaining HIPAA-compliant records, administering or supervising medication where required, and providing orientation for new staff.