Direct Support Overnights

Responsibilities

• Support plans
• Provide input and information into the development of individual support plans.
• Maintain knowledge and ensure implementation of each person’s individualized support plan (including behavior, dietary, medical, etc.).
• Community involvement
• Assist people in accessing and participating in community services and events of their choice.
• Assist people in developing and maintaining relationships within the community.
• Driving
• Safely operate and maintain agency vehicles.
• Assure safety by properly using tie downs, seat belts, lifts, and all other required safety equipment.
• Training
• Complete required training (OSHA, CPR, OMA, Relias Learning, and other trainings as required).
• Confidentiality
• Maintain confidentiality in all environments.
• Safety
• Perform safe transfers and repositioning specific for each person’s needs.
• Recognize, report, and react to any safety hazards in all environments and in a timely manner.
• Comply with outside agency regulations (Dept. of Health, ARSD, OSHA, etc.).
• Personal care
• Respect individual choice while providing personal care.
• Provide quality assistance with personal care (using the bathroom, bathing, eating, oral hygiene, dressing, medical care, etc.).
• Health
• Safe and proper administration of medications and treatments.
• Recognize & timely report health concerns.
• Dietary
• Assist with following dietary requirements and individualized diet plans, including preparing meals according to dietary guidelines.
• Documentation
• Complete and accurate documentation in all required areas (ie. Therap, programs, services, kitchen documentation, food temperatures, computer, and fabrications) using professional language.
• Cleaning
• Complete cleaning and laundry tasks as assigned.
• Follow the cleaning product usage guide.
• Teamwork
• Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow team members.
• Effective communication between coworkers, shifts, and departments.
• Consistently taking the initiative to complete job requirements.
• Relationships
• Develop and maintain professional and respectful relationships with all DakotAbilities stakeholders.
• Contract work
• Accurately completing all contract work while maintaining quality control and meeting deadlines.
• Attendance
• Work shifts as assigned with regular and reliable attendance.
• Follow the guidelines for contacting a manager with scheduling issues.
• Attend staff meetings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Sincere interest in assisting people reach personal goals.
• Ability to lift and transfer people.
• Valid SD driver's license with safe driving record.
• Must pass criminal records/background check and drug screening.
• Minimum of 18 years old; 21 years old to drive

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Flex Plans, Supplemental Insurance, 401k, PTO, Sick Days
• 2, 3, 4 or 5 day work weeks
• Evening, overnight, day, and/or weekend schedules
• Casual dress/ Fun work environment
• Opportunity to make a difference in peoples’ lives

Contact Us

Check us out online at: http://www.dakotabilities.org/employment/

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and religious practices in accordance with applicable law.