Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

Lisbon, ND — Part Time to Full Time — Entry Level

Your work at Easter Seals Goodwill ND, Inc. (ESGWND) involves providing services to adults and children with disabilities and their families. You will help achieve the mission, vision, and values of ESGWND by supporting individuals in living their best life.

• Interest in and/or experience supporting people with disabilities to achieve their goals and outcomes.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently, following instructions, being receptive to new ideas and creatively solving problems.
• Belief that everyone can and should have the opportunity to learn and grow, regardless of disability.
• Age 16 or older.
• Ability to meet and maintain background investigation requirements, and commitment to providing a drug‑free, non‑violent environment for supported persons and employees.
• Driver’s License may be required depending on program needs.

• 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, health, and well‑being.
• Assist and support people to utilize community 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, abuse‑free environment.
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds on your own.
• Advocate for people with disabilities and teach community members to treat supported persons with dignity, modeling respectful attitudes and communication.

• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Training

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

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

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