Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional (Rolla, ND) – Part Time to Full Time – Entry Level

The Direct Support Professional will provide services to adults and children with disabilities along with their families, carrying out the mission, vision, and values of Easter Seals Goodwill ND, Inc.

• 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.

• 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 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.
• Be an advocate for people with disabilities and teach members of the community to treat people we support with dignity and respect by modeling positive attitudes and respectful communication and interactions.

• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Training

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

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