Job Description
A great job for college students with limited availability! If you care deeply about individuals and families impacted by a variety of developmental disabilities, this is the job for you. At the North Dakota Autism Center, Inc. we pay for your training and certifications.
The North Dakota Autism Center Inc. (NDAC) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Our mission is to empower and enrich the lives of all individuals. We are family focused and go above and beyond the standard of care by focusing on Compassion, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, and Support.
As a Family Support Staff (Direct Support Professional), you become a part of the families receiving services and work to build lasting relationships with individuals and staff alike. We offer flexible hours, competitive wages, and a chance to make a difference in our individuals' lives. Come join our mission-focused and diverse work environment!
Shifts consist of day, evening, weekends, or overnights but are flexible to meet your schedules.
Job duties for a Direct Support Professional include but are not limited to:
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 level of ability or diagnosis.
Provide thorough documentation (goals, shift notes, health changes, status changes, injuries etc.) and maintain confidentiality, responsibility, and reliability.
Demonstrate clear and professional verbal and non-verbal listening and communication.
Take initiative in communicating ideas, concerns, and challenges to management in a timely manner.
Contribute to strong morale and belonging within the team. Maintain a two-way dialogue with others and attend company meetings as scheduled.
Understand the reasoning behind key processes and adhere to policies and procedures.
Physical demands placed on a Direct Support Professional:
Each individual displays a set of needs on a broad spectrum so physical demands vary on an individual basis, however there are some general physical demands for most service providers: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to drive a vehicle, run, stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, use Hoyer lifts, transfer individuals, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment a Direct Support Professional will work in:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to different environments. This job is primarily completed in the individuals or family home, where we serve a wide diverse population and many families with different living conditions.
Some families require the shift to be entirely community based, requiring daily driving up to 30 miles to and from activities. Some families require staff to stay at home the entirety of the shift, indoors.
Education/Experience preferred of a Direct Support Professional:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Specialized training, Certifications, and Licenses required of a Direct Support Professional:
Valid driver's license; Proof of vehicle insurance and registration
CPR and First Aid certification complete and maintained (may be acquired through training process)
Therapeutic Response complete and maintained (may be acquired through training process)
NDAC Training and Competency Requirements complete and maintained (may be acquired through training process)
Medication Administration Training and Exam (may be acquired through training process)
Additional requirements of a Direct Support Professional:
Must be 18 years or older.
Must have cleared and approved criminal record check.
Must have cleared and approved Child Abuse and Neglect Background check.
Must have legal status in the U.S.
Must have a reliable and safe means of transportation and clear driving record.
Must be able to read and write English proficiently.
Must have basic understanding and ability to navigate mobile applications, websites on the computer, and collect data on taught software.
Must be flexible with seasonal schedule alterations or families canceling shifts due to illness or other family matters that come up suddenly.
Must be able to provide care to individuals with a variety of needs for multiple hours.
Schedule
As a part-time DSP we have a variety of open hours available
Early Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Limited Overnights
Weekends
Hear it from our team in Family Support Services!
"The training process really sets you up for success and I have always felt ready after one shadow shift. The staff at North Dakota Autism Center are always accommodating and very prepared when schedules change due to school or other commitments. I could always go to a case manager for help or advice when I needed it. I really liked that every day was different with my clients, and it kept me on my toes. Being a DSP has taught me so much in such a short amount of time, and I will always take what I learned with me."
- Rachana Wright, DSP
"DSP is a rewarding position where you get the unique opportunity to not only help support our individuals but to become a friend. DSP support allows our individuals to gain access to the community, gain new skills, increase independence, and build onto the families' support system....[What makes] NDAC unique [is] our family feel and the passion to strive for excellence for the people we serve."
-Krista Brustad, Director of Family Support Services
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 10 - 35 per week
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Referral program
Schedule:
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Overnight shift
Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
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Experience:
Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Employment Type: Part-Time
Salary: $ 16.00 Per Hour
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Part time, Seasonal work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Early shift, Monday to Friday,