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Educational Direct Support Professional

Southeastern Directions for Life

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Posted/Updated: 28 days ago

Job Description

Do you love making a difference and having fun while working? Southeastern Directions for Life is looking for a full-time staff to work as a Direct Support Professional at Education and Integration in our school setting. Our mission is "empowering people to discover their directions for life in a changing world."

This position starts at $16.00 an hour. Schedule: 7:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday. NO nights, NO weekends!!

JOB SUMMARY:  This position involves working 7am - 9am in a group home, helping individuals with morning routines, and assisting with transportation to our school. The EDSP will continue to work the remainder of the day (until approximately 3 pm) in our education area under the supervision of a Special Education Teacher. You will be working in a team atmosphere and will enjoy seeing the difference you can make in a person's life.

Full-time benefits package to include vacation time, sick time, Health and Dental Insurance, Vision, 403B, and flexible health plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:  High school diploma/GED. Must have a current driver's license, car insurance, and a driving record acceptable to Southeastern’s insurance provider. Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check to include fingerprinting, Dept. of Social Services Central Registry check, Motor Vehicle background check, and drug screening.

Equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Requirements
Requirements
• High School diploma/GED
• Current Driver's License and automobile insurance
• Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Southeastern Directions for Life
Human Resources
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605-336-0510

 

At Southeastern: Directions for Life we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Stay Healthy
• Medical and Dental Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
Feeling Secure
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b)
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Work/Life Balance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave and Other Leave