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Northern Hills Training Center
Spearfish, SD, US
Summary
Provide hands-on support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home and community settings. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, supporting community participation, and documenting progress according to care plans.
Job Description
Direct Support Professional (DSP)- PT, FT, Overnight Shifts Available
Location: Spearfish, SD
Company: Northern Hills Training Center
Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Overnight
About Us:
Northern Hills Training Center (NHTC) is a community-based provider dedicated to supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to empower individuals to live meaningful, independent lives through compassionate, person-centered care and support.
Position Summary:
We are currently hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for part-time, full-time, and overnight shifts. In this role, you will provide hands-on support to individuals in their homes and community settings, helping them build independence, maintain health and safety, and achieve personal goals.
Key Responsibilities:
-Assist individuals with daily living activities (personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping)
-Support community participation (social activities, outings)
-Provide companion and emotional support
-Document services and progress accurately
-Follow individualized care plans and behavior support plans
-Ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment
Available Shifts:
Full-Time and Overnight Shifts
These positions follow a rotating 12-hour schedule. Allowing you to have half the year off!
-Shift rotations are divided into:
Front Half:
- Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
- Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Back Half:
- Week 1: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Part-Time
Flexible scheduling available based on your availability and program needs.
Qualifications:
-Must be 18 years of age or older
-High school diplome or equivalent (GED)
-Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills
-Compassionate, dependable, and reliable
-Experience in caregiving, healthcare, or human services is a plus (but not required)
Benefits:
-Wage: Part-time employees start at $17.79/hr. Full-time and Overnight Employees average $20.33/hr.
-Paid training and ongoing professional development
-Health, dental, and vision insurance (for eligible employees)
-401k Retirement Plan
-Verizon Discount
-Discounted Gym Membership
How to Apply:
Apply today by submitting your resume through Indeed or directly on our website: www.nhtc.org
Mission: We support people to have meaningful lives.
NHTC was established to serve and support, in the least restrictive environment, individuals living in the Northern Black Hills area of South Dakota who have intellectual disabilities.
The philosophy of the Northern Hills Training Center is based on the belief that people supported:
Have human and legal rights which they do not have to work for or earn;
Have responsibilities that are an inherent part of their rights; and
Have the right to receive the supports and services they need to live in the community.
Community life is important because social support and local environment influence the quality of life for all people, including people with disabilities. The common unifying task for NHTC, formal or informal, is to build social capital for people with disabilities, families, volunteers and employees.
Founded
1976
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Spearfish, South Dakota
NHTC was established to serve and support, in the least restrictive environment, individuals living in the Northern Black Hills area of South Dakota who have intellectual disabilities.
The philosophy of the Northern Hills Training Center is based on the belief that people supported:
Have human and legal rights which they do not have to work for or earn;
Have responsibilities that are an inherent part of their rights; and
Have the right to receive the supports and services they need to live in the community.
Community life is important because social support and local environment influence the quality of life for all people, including people with disabilities. The common unifying task for NHTC, formal or informal, is to build social capital for people with disabilities, families, volunteers and employees.
Founded
1976
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Spearfish, South Dakota
