Direct Support Professional

Reports to Jennifer Barnard, Program Director

Job Summary:

This direct support professional provides a wide range of services to our clients. Our clients typically referred to the company from the State of North Dakota Department of Human Services DD Division and need assistance with the goals that they have set in their person centered plan. 

The direct support professional works in a wide range of environments i.e. the client's home, the client's work place, the client's place of volunteering, or anywhere the client needs assistance from staff. The direct support professional needs to be a dynamic person who can work in a variety of places, have flexible work hours, use community connections to advance the clients goals and have the heart of a teacher.

Summary of essential job functions:

• Assist the client to achieve their personal goals

• Teach the client new skills

• Assist the client to learn about new opportunities in the community

• Contact employers/volunteer sites on behalf of the client

• Assist the client with filling out any necessary paperwork

• Assist the client with daily living skills

• Complete accurate documentation

• Submit all paperwork in a timely fashion to the Program Director

Minimum Requirements:

• A High School degree

• Reliable transportation

• Adequate car insurance

• CPR, First Aid, TI, ANE and module training (training will be provided by the employer.)

Abilities Required:

• Be able to work a varied work schedule

• Strong customer service skills

• Be able to relate to the needs of the client

• Be able to network with a wide variety of community members

• Have great organizational skills

• Be flexible

• Be a team player

• Able to keep all client information confidential

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