Part-time Direct Support Professional- Independent Services

Job Description

Salary: $18.00

Red River Human Services is dedicated to affirming human worth, rights, and dignity by providing services to people with disabilities which enhance the quality of their lives, and enable them to live, work and develop relationships within their communities. Our organization believes that every person deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.

We are currently seeking a team member to fill our Part-time Direct Support Professional position.

Applicants Must:

Be able to drive (19 years old, valid drivers license, have insured vehicle, driven 2+ years)

Have access to a computer/smart phone

Be dependable and reliable

Be able to complete ongoing paid training requirements

Attend staff meetings

Document on each shift worked

Be able to effectively communicate with team members

Have a positive attitude and self-directed

Duties include but are not limited to:

Assist with daily living skills (cooking, cleaning, laundry, budgeting and money management, banking, shopping, supporting health and hygiene, etc.)

Assist with community events and have fun! (concerts, sporting events, Special Olympics, Adult learning classes, art classes, casino trips, parties, church, dances, etc.)

Support people to achieve their personal goals with an individualized approach

Assist with problem solving

Exercise with people supported

Communication with Program Coordinators, supervisors and other staff

Self motivated with the ability to work independently in an apartment setting

Documentation and data collection

Wage and compensation:

Position starts at $18.00/DOE

Paid training

Opportunity for 50 cent wage increase in first 90 days of employment

Potential for periodic wage adjustments

Potential for referral bonus

Potential to earn PTO (paid time off)

Red River Human Services Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Part-time