Direct Support Professional (Full Time)

About the role

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) at the South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC) is responsible for implementing various therapeutic programs and ensuring a structured, healthy environment for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include teaching plans, behavior management, and therapy, guiding life skills, academic skills, and work skills, and maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Conduct teaching plans for people with developmental disabilities
• Manage behavior and implement therapy programs
• Provide academic guidance and support
• Follow established policies and procedures
• Observe and report individuals' behavior and responses to treatment
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with staff and individuals served
• Directly supervise staff in assisting individuals with developmental disabilities
• Prepare routine reports

Requirements

• Knowledge of techniques used in teaching plans for people with developmental disabilities
• Understanding of facility routines and basic social skills
• Principles of basic human behavior and safety procedures
• Basic health care knowledge and protective measures
• Physical and emotional needs of people served

Qualifications

• Ability to be a positive role model
• Make effective decisions in emergencies
• Lead assigned tasks and provide guidance
• Accurately observe and report individuals' behavior
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with staff and individuals served
• Provide work direction to staff as needed
• Prepare routine reports

Skills

• Techniques used in conducting teaching plans for people with developmental disabilities
• Facility routine and basic social skills
• Principles of basic human behavior
• Safety procedures and practices
• Basic health care and protective measures
• Physical and emotional needs of people served

Benefits

• 15 days/120 Hours of Vacation Leave
• 14 days/112 Hours of Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee health insurance with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
• Flexible Benefits including Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and more
• Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave
• 6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
• Reduced Tuition for In-State Colleges/Universities
• Employee Wellness Program
• Continued Education/Training Opportunities

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $20.47-$24.08 per hour, with additional differentials based on shift and weekend work.

Schedule

Part-time positions with full benefits and compressed schedules are also available.