Direct Support Professional PT - Dickinson

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Community Options Dickinson - Dickinson, ND, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $17.34 - $20.40Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Entry Level, Join our Team!

We’re looking for a candidate with a flexible schedule who is open to working a variety of shifts. In this role, you will work directly with the individuals we support, helping to enhance their quality of life through personalized, high-quality services. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and transportation.

If you're someone who thrives in a hands-on, team-oriented environment and enjoys making a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Who are we? 

Community Options is in ten different locations across the state of North Dakota helping individuals with developmental disabilities and the elderly live more independent and fulfilling lives. We offer flexible schedules to fit in with your busy life. If you have the passion to be a part of a rewarding career, then apply with us today!

Why Community Options? 

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance 
Paid leave time
Paid Holidays 
401k
Life insurance
Rewarding work impacting the lives of those you serve!
Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

The hourly wage for this position is $17.34 - $20.40 an hour, depending on experience (DOE).
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:

At least eighteen (18) years of age
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Access to working mobile phone (iPhone/ Android)
CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain successfully during new hire training period
A valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance for the vehicle subject to the statute of the licensing state and the ability to travel based on operational and clientele needs
Successfully pass a criminal background check, including Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), drug screening, and ND Department of Human Service (DHS) pre-employment approval
Completion of training as required by Community Options

Must possess certain basic skills, including the ability to:

Accurately observe and recall surroundings and events
Communicate information, concisely, and accurately
Read, write, understand, and apply written instructions in English
Complete basic computer-related tasks
Make ethical and professional decisions
Organize and manage tasks
Provide quality customer service
Work as part of a team
Commitment to company values

Other Skills and Experience:

Team player; good organizational and communication skills
Knowledge of community events and opportunities for customers

Reporting to this position: None

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees are required to have the ability to climb (stairs), balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach (above shoulder), bend, twist, sit, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, fine motor manipulation, talk, hear, and complete repetitive motions; swimming may be required. Must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees may be subject to working with customers who exhibit behaviors that would require the employee to use possible physical de-escalation techniques
Work Environment: Employees work in indoor and/or outdoor environments, i.e., office, home, or community setting. Employees are required to operate a motor vehicle and travel as deemed necessary. Assigned work shifts and locations will vary depending on the customers’ and/ or agency's needs.

NOTE: The duties listed are not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities assigned to any individual employee are at the discretion of the appointing authority.

The employee is expected to adhere to all department policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies

Equal Employment Opportunity

Community Options does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.