ESP II

Easterseals Goodwill ND, Inc.; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Paid Training

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Easter Seals Goodwill ND, Inc. is seeking an Employment Support Professional to assist adults with disabilities in our day support and vocational programs in Minot, ND. The role involves direct care, advocating for participants, and helping them achieve personal goals while promoting independence.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a pay range of $17.00-$19.00 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift/push up to 50 pounds.
• Background checks required.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with disabilities to realize personal goals.
• Help develop social support networks.
• Support family connections and community involvement.
• Maintain participants' health and well-being.
• Help access community resources.
• Support participants to direct their services and choices.
• Support employment outcomes for participants.
• Provide a safe, non-violent environment.
• Advocate for dignity and respectful communication.

Skills

Disability support

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school 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 grown, 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 aspect 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.
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA)

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour and based on experience.

About Us:

Easter Seals Goodwill ND, Inc. is a person-centered organization that has impacted 326,781 people through our programs and services for the fiscal year 2021-2022. Our services are funded in part by utilizing the donations we receive through the Goodwill Stores and Shop Goodwill to provide quality care and support for children, adults, and families, as well as provide training and education to those with employment barriers.

Disclaimer:

The above description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the Employment Support Professional role at ESGWND. It is not exhaustive and may include additional tasks as assigned by management.