Residential Staff/Direct Support

Southeastern Behavioral Health; Sioux Falls (SD); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, Dental, Vision and Ancillary

Company paid LTD and AD&D

403B retirement with company match

EAP

Sick and Vacation leave

Résumé du poste

southeastern Directions for Life is hiring Direct Support Professionals to work in group home settings serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Positions available as full-time or part-time with evening hours (2pm-10pm), three nights per week and every other weekend.

The DSP supports self-directed living, communication, daily living skills, and community participation. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, health maintenance, medication administration, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and car insurance.
• Driving record acceptable to the company’s insurer.
• Must pass comprehensive background checks (criminal, fingerprinting, central registry).
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsabilités

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living and skill development.
• Support self-directed living and community participation.
• Learn and reinforce personal care, health maintenance and communication skills.
• Assist with medication administration and behavior development as trained.

Description du poste

Do you like making a difference and having fun while working? southeastern 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. southeastern'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 southeastern’s insurance provider. Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check to include fingerprinting, Dept. 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.