The Direct Support Professional provides a wide range of services to individuals supported. The role of a Temporary/Seasonal Direct Support Professional is to assist Triumph, Inc. during a season of increased service hours for those we support during summer and early fall hours. Individuals supported by Triumph, Inc. are typically referred to the company from the State of North Dakota Department of Human Services DD Division and need assistance with the goals that they have set in their person-centered plan. The Direct Support Professional works in a wide range of environments i.e. the individual’s home, the individual’s employment, the individual’s place of volunteering, or anywhere the individual needs assistance from staff. The Direct Support Professional needs to be a dynamic person who can work in a variety of places, have flexible work hours, use community connections to advance the individual’s goals and have the heart of a teacher.

The ideal candidate will have strong social and customer service skills, have strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to work various shifts. We offer flexible scheduling which will be discussed during an interview. This job requires a current driver's license, the use of employee's car, and proof of auto insurance. Mileage is reimbursed by the company.

As a temporary/seasonal employee of Triumph, Inc. you are not eligible for the benefit package that we offer. All employees participate in the legally mandated benefit programs such as Social Security and workers compensation. Temporary/Seasonal DSPs are eligible for overtime pay, holiday pay (if worked) and wage differentials. Triumph, Inc. looks forward to a productive and beneficial employment relationship.

Current need for Temporary/Seasonal Direct Support Professional positions are early mornings, day hours, evenings and weekends. Every other weekend shifts are required but flexible shifts available. Weekend shift lengths can vary from 2 hours to 8-hour shifts based on availability. A $1.00 shift differential increase is applied to all hours worked starting on Fridays at 4:00 pm through Mondays at 8:00 am.

Starting pay for awake hours is $15.00 per hour and $8.25 per hour for sleep pay with 50 cent increase upon module trainings complete and after a favorable performance evaluation in 45 days for a temporary position. Starting pay is negotiable if proof of work-related experience and education is provided.

Summary of essential job functions-

• Assist and support the individual to complete daily living skills and tasks.
• Assist the individual to achieve their personal goals.
• Follow and adhere by the individual’s person-centered plan.
• Provide education and support for the individual to maintain and develop new skills.
• Assist the individual to learn about new opportunities in the community.
• Contact employers/volunteer sites on behalf of the individual as needed.
• Assist the individual with filling out any necessary paperwork as needed.
• Complete accurate documentation
• Follow and adhere to Triumph, Inc. policies and procedures.
• Adhere and comply with all reporting requirements of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and exploitation.
• Submit all paperwork in a timely fashion to the Program Coordinator or Administration as directed.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 10 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid training

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to fulfill shifts every other weekend?
• Do you have reliable transportation?
• What type of shifts are you looking for? Days/evenings/early mornings/overnights/weekends
• Do you live in North Dakota and able to commute within Jamestown, North Dakota?

Work Location: In person