Direct Support Professional

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Direct Support Professional positions (Full‑time & Part‑time) support individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. Your responsibilities will center on helping clients achieve personal goals, providing daily living support, and fostering community involvement. Compensation starts at $20+ per hour, based on experience.

• Develop, review, and support implementation of individualized care plans, including behavior, dietary, and medical instructions.
• Assist with personal care such as bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, and toileting, respecting each person's choice and dignity.
• Assist with meal preparation to meet dietary plans and help with mealtime routines.
• Help clients shop, use transportation, and participate in community services and events.
• Safely transfer and reposition clients, perform lifts (up to 60 lb), and use required safety equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and safe practice in all environments.
• Complete required training (OSHA, CPR, OMA, Relias Learning, etc.) and stay current with agency regulations.
• Complete accurate documentation in all required areas—therapies, programs, services, kitchen logs, and fabrication records.
• Assist with cleaning, laundry, and safe use of cleaning products.
• Work effectively as part of the team, communicate across shifts and departments, and attend staff meetings.
• Adhere to scheduling and attendance guidelines, contact management promptly for scheduling issues.

• Maintain alertness throughout shifts.
• Operate in awkward, flexed, and crouched positions for extended periods.
• Continuously lift >10 lb.
• Frequently kneel, crouch, stand, walk, lift >50 lb, push, pull, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements.
• Occasionally sit, lift >60 lb, carry, pull, push, and maintain balance.
• Occasionally crawl or climb.

High school diploma or equivalent. Sincere interest in helping people achieve personal goals. Ability to lift and transfer clients. Valid SD driver’s license with a clean driving record. Pass criminal background and drug screening. Minimum age 18 (21 to drive).
High school diploma or equivalent.

• Health, Dental, Vision, Flex Plans, Supplemental Insurance, 401(k), PTO, Sick Days
• Flexible 2‑5 day workweek options
• Evening, overnight, day, and/or weekend schedules
• Casual dress and a fun work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives

EOE
DSP

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other
• Civic and Social Organizations

Benefits and beneficial culture are highlighted. This position is open for qualified applicants.