Direct Support Professional

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 drivers 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/

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer.