What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Ultimate Sustainability?
About US
At Ultimate Sustainability, your work truly makes a difference in the lives of others! We create bright, sustainable futures for young adults with Autism and related conditions, by helping turn their challenges into victories and inspiring and supporting them to reach their full potential.
As a Direct Support Professional, you will be supporting our program Participants by engaging them active with our pre-planned community partnered outings, activities and partnerships daily.
Our program hours are: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Job responsibilities
With low Participant to staff ratio's, we are active in the community, assist with increasing independence, skill development, safety, and communication.
We follow our Participants protocols as outlined in the individual’s personalized treatment plan.
We summarize the Participants goals by creating and submitting a daily note.
We focus on positive support strategies and provide on-going training for our teams.
We work well within a highly collaborative team and facilitate effective communication, adaptability, and creativity.
Requirements
18 years or
High school diploma/GED.
Ability to pass DHS background check and fingerprints required.
Reliable, clean transportation and current divers license/auto insurance are required.
Ability to drive program Participants to their daily community outings.
Helpful but not required
Experience with individuals with diverse needs, is highly preferred but not required.
CPR/first aid AED certification.
You will be required to maintain the training and competency commensurate with the position and the people you work with as defined by Ultimate Sustainability LLC. Training will be provided by US and per DHS rules and regulations once on-boarded.
Ultimate Sustainability makes reasonable accommodations per ADA guidelines, these accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions. Experience with individuals with diverse needs, are highly preferred but not required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Chanhassen, MN 55317 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chanhassen, MN 55317: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18