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Job Type: Part-time (10 to 29 hours per week) Pay: Starting at $19.12 (DOE) We are flexible and have a variety of shifts available! **Shifts available:** **Mon-Fri: 6:30am - 9:00am** **Weekends: 8am-10pm, 8am-3pm, 11am-7pm, 3pm-10pm, Wed & Thurs 4pm-10pm** **Rewarding Work with Remarkable People - Flexible Schedule - Paid Training** The Vocational Training Center (VTC) of Fargo, ND is now searching for candidates to join our Residential Support team as Direct Support Professionals (DSP). DSPs in this program are responsible for providing active support in the individual's home and 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, administering medications and providing transportation based on individual needs - Supervising, teaching independent skills, and providing guidance to 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 - Assisting/Teaching individuals daily living skills such as household chores, laundry, cleaning, and washing dishes, as appropriate and according to their plan - 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 - Reliable Transportation Preferred: - Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities EEO, including disability/vets
Salary estimate
$19 – $19/yr
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