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CHOICES Direct Support Professional
**This position is eligible for a $1,000 hiring bonus($800 for Relief) and $15/hour starting wage!**
Department: CHOICES
Job Status: Full Time/Part Time/Relief
Reports To: Residential Supervisor
Work Schedule: Full-time/part time & relief position requiring flexible schedule. Night and weekend availability required.
POSITION SUMMARY
Provide support to individuals and assist them in being successful in their self-directed lives.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT(S)
Individual Services
Documentation and Communication
Support Services
Competency Statement(s)
POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required. Bachelor’s Degree (four year college or technical school) preferred in any of the following fields of study: Counseling, Social Work, or related Human Services field.
Experience: Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental health issues and challenging behavior is preferred.
Skills: General computer skills knowledge preferred.
Certifications & Licenses: Individuals must possess a valid driver’s license and proof in insurance. Ability to pass the agency’s driving test.
Other Requirements: Interest in assisting people supported to achieve personal outcomes and to provide person centered support. Must possess good verbal, reading and written communication in English and basic math skills. Ability and willingness to successfully complete and apply training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
A. Ability to stand, walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend on a daily basis.
B. Capability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 100lbs on a daily basis.
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$42k-53k (estimate)
07/29/2023
05/17/2024
voa-dakotas.org
SIOUX FALLS, SD
200 - 500
1920
DENNIS HOFFMAN
$10M - $50M
Social & Legal Services
Our Mission: Volunteers of America, Dakotas is called by the Gospel to guide people to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Kingdom Calling: Reaching out to help those whom we are called to serve achieve their full potential, Volunteers of America, Dakotas demonstrates Gods love by: -Guiding people with behavioral health needs -Uplifting children, youth & families -Supporting individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities -Strengthening those struggling with homelessness Administrative Office P.O. Box 89306 Sioux Falls, SD 57109-9306 (605) 334-1414 or (800) 365-8336