What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional- Independent Services position at Red River Human Services Foundation?
Red River Human Services is dedicated to affirming human worth, rights, and dignity by providing services to people with disabilities which enhance the quality of their lives, and enable them to live, work and develop relationships within their communities. Our organization believes that every person deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.
**We are currently seeking team members to fill our part-time Direct Support Professional positions.
Looking for availability between 4-9pm weekdays and every other weekend shifts at variable times. **
Applicants Must:
- Be able to drive (19 years old, valid driver’s license, have insured vehicle, driven 2 years)
- Have access to a computer/smart phone
- Be dependable and reliable
- Be able to complete ongoing paid training requirements
- Attend staff meetings
- Document on each shift worked
- Be able to effectively communicate with team members
- Have a positive attitude and self-directed
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Assist with daily living skills (cooking, cleaning, laundry, budgeting and money management, banking, shopping, supporting health and hygiene, etc.)
- Assist with community events and have fun! (concerts, sporting events, Special Olympics, Adult learning classes, art classes, casino trips, parties, church, dances, etc.)
- Support people to achieve their personal goals with an individualized approach
- Assist with problem solving
- Exercise with people supported
- Communication with Program Coordinators, supervisors and other staff
- Self motivated with the ability to work independently in an apartment setting
- Documentation and tracking of goals
Wage and compensation:
- Position starts at $18.00/DOE
- Paid training
- Opportunity for 50 cent wage increase in first 90 days of employment
- Potential for periodic wage adjustments
- Potential for referral bonus
- Potential to earn PTO (paid time off)
Red River Human Services Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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