Direct Support Professional

About the role

The Life Skills and Transition Center in Grafton North Dakota is hiring Direct Support Professionals. A sign-on bonus of $1,500 - $2,500 is available for qualifying new employees.

Responsibilities

• Connect with and assist persons residing at the Life Skills and Transition Center to complete daily living activities in order to be independent and transition to community providers.
• Avoid barriers that may be present in the individuals' lives by conveying information accurately, respectfully, and thoroughly verbally and in writing.
• Model effective communication and socialization interactions as well as teach self-advocacy and self-help strategies.
• Observe, monitor, document and report on the individuals’ condition and progress both orally and in writing to the team of the person served.
• Identify and help individuals set goals for learning and practicing new skills, and what is important for them.
• Assist with daily life activities such as personal hygiene tasks, work or job, recreation or leisure, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Requirements

• No experience required, onsite training provided.
• Work shifts include 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM and 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM and every other weekend. Night work shifts are 9:45 PM - 6:15 AM and two weekends on and one off. Hours may vary to meet department needs.
• Must successfully complete an approved training program within the probationary period.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.

Skills

• Basic computer skills to log on and enter information into specific computer programs used.

Benefits

• Includes Employer Paid Family Health Insurance, retirement, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave that begins to accrue on day one, and more.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Pay

Hiring range starts at $18.00 per hour depending on experience. Shift differential pay for some shifts is also available.

Schedule

• Work shifts include 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM and 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM and every other weekend. Night work shifts are 9:45 PM - 6:15 AM and two weekends on and one off. Hours may vary to meet department needs.