Residential Staff/Direct Support

Southeastern Directions for Life; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

FDL/AD&D coverage

403B retirement plan

Sick and Vacation leave

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Southeastern Directions for Life is seeking Direct Support Professionals to work in group homes with individuals who have developmental disabilities. Both full-time and part-time positions are available, with evening shifts and weekend requirements as needed.

DSPs help individuals lead self-directed lives, support daily living activities, advocate for goals, and teach social and communication skills. A HS diploma, valid driver’s license, and background checks are required; training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have a current driver’s license and car insurance.
• Must pass a comprehensive background check including fingerprinting and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals to lead self-directed lives and participate in the community.
• Support activities of daily living and teach self-care, social, and communication skills.
• Provide medication administration support, health maintenance, and personal care as needed.
• Promote safety and advocacy for the individuals served, including documentation and reporting.

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Do you like making a difference and having fun while working? Southeast Directions for Life has an immediate opening for a full-time or part-time Direct Support Professional to work in one of our group home settings with individuals with developmental disabilities. Southeast Directions for Life's mission is "empowering people to discover their directions for life in a changing world".

Evening hours are 2pm-10pm, 3 nights a week and every other weekend.

JOB SUMMARY

Our mission is to "educate and support individuals to discover their directions for life". Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are key role models for the individuals who receive services from southeastern directions for life. DSPs assist individuals to lead self-directed lives, assist individuals in becoming an active part of their community, advocate for the individuals served to communicate their needs and goals, and work directly with individuals to teach them self-care, social skills, and communication skills. DSPs provide assistance with activities of daily living, skills development, health maintenance, medication administration, personal care, and behavioral development. Must be able to work weekends and holidays when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED. Must have a current driver's license, car insurance, and a driving record acceptable to Southeast Directions for Life's insurance provider. Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check to include fingerprinting, Department of Social Services Central Registry check, Motor Vehicle background check, and drug screening.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision and Ancillary insurance
• Company paid LTD and AD&D
• 403B retirement with company match
• EAP
• Sick and Vacation leave accrued each month

SEDL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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