Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Family Support Services

Job Type: Part-time (less than 30 hours per week)Pay: Starting at $18.05 (DOE)Schedule:We are flexible! A variety of hours are available including morning, late afternoon, evening, and weekends. Length of shifts vary from 1.50 to 5 hours.Rewarding Work with Remarkable People - Flexible Schedule - Paid TrainingThe Vocational Training Center (VTC) of Fargo, ND is now searching for candidates to join our Family Support Services team as Direct Support Professionals (DSP).DSPs in this program are responsible for providing active support to individuals in the family home and/or in the community. Areas of support will include health maintenance, medication administration, personal cares, behavior management and life skills development.Responsibilities of this position will include:

Accompanying individuals to community and social events

Assisting individuals with personal care responsibilities, administer medications and provide transportation based on individual needs

Supervising, teaching independent skills, and providing guidance to children and adults with disabilities and mental illness in a variety of home, community, and social settings

Documenting individual information as required by the Person-Centered Service Plan

Maintaining flexibility and composure while working alone or in a team environment

Completing the competency-based modules as dictated by the North Dakota Department of Human Service, Developmental Disabilities Division.

Other duties not listed above may be assigned.Required:

Must be at least 18 years old

Current driver's license?

Preferred:

Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

EEO, including disability/vets