DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL I

About the Role

Join our team today where a better community begins with you! Enjoy a collaborative, flexible environment working with a team of individuals carrying out the common goal of serving your community and helping people live their best life! We believe that education, training, and work is transformational and can form a key element of a person's life. We believe through people‑focused service delivery, a person can lead a productive life and that the most valuable assets are the people we employ and serve.

Qualifications

• Interest in and/or experience in supporting people with disabilities to achieve their goals and outcomes.
• Ability to work both as a team and alone, to complete tasks as instructed, be receptive to new ideas and be creative in helping to solve problems.
• Believe that everyone can and must have an opportunity to learn and grow, regardless of their disability.
• Age 16 or older.
• Ability to meet and maintain background investigation requirements, and commitment to providing a drug‑free, non‑violent place for people supported to live and our employees to work.
• Driver’s License might be required depending upon program needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist and support people to realize their goals and attain personal outcomes.
• Assist and support people to develop and/or maintain a social support network.
• Assist and support people to maintain or re‑establish their family connections.
• Assist and support people to maintain their home, their health, and their well‑being.
• Assist and support people to utilize their community and its resources.
• Assist and support people to direct their services and make informed choices in all aspects of their life.
• Assist and support people to have a safe environment in which to live and work, free of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds on your own.
• Advocate for people with disabilities and teach community members to treat people we support with dignity and respect by modeling positive attitudes and respectful communication and interactions.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Pay

$17.00 – $19.00 per hour, based on experience.

Schedule

Part‑time shifts vary; typical hours are 6:00 am–9:00 am and/or 3:00 pm–10:00 pm.

About Us

Easter Seals Goodwill ND, Inc. is a person‑centered organization that impacted 326,781 people through its programs and services in fiscal year 2021‑2022. Services are funded in part by donations received through Goodwill Stores and Shop Goodwill, providing quality care and support for children, adults, and families, as well as training and education to those with employment barriers.

Disclaimer: The above description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the Direct Support Professional role at ESGWND. It is not exhaustive and may include additional tasks as assigned by management.