Job Description
Job ID: 26805
Agency: Department of Human Services - SD Developmental Center
Location: Redfield
Salary: $19.16 - $22.54 per hour, depending on experience. Plus, a $1.00 shift differential for the 2:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. shift, $1.50 shift differential for the 10:30 p.m. - 7 a.m. shift, and all weekend shifts receive an extra $1.00 differential.
Pay Grade: GF
Closing Date: 05/17/2024
This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Human Services. For more information on the Department of Human Services, please visit https://dhs.sd.gov/ .
*If you need any help in completing the application, please call 605.472.4400 for assistance.
Would you like to make over $20 with differential per hour while making a difference in people's lives. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) carries out individual training, behavior management, and therapy programs from a variety of therapeutic disciplines to ensure that each person served at the South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC) will develop to their fullest potential and maintains a structured and healthy environment designed to enhance the well-being of persons served while providing continual guidance regarding life skills, academic skills, and work skills to ensure appropriate social interaction. Part-time positions with full benefits and compressed schedule are also available.
Knowledge of:
- techniques used in conducting teaching plans for people with developmental disabilities;
- facility routine;
- basic social skills;
- principles of basic human behavior;
- safety procedures and practices;
- basic health care;
- protective health measures;
- physical and emotional needs of people served.
Ability to:
- be a positive role model;
- make effective decisions in emergencies;
- lead the people in assigned tasks;
- provide academic guidance;
- follow established policies and procedures;
- carry out procedures of teaching or treatment plans with people served;
- accurately observe and report individuals' behavior and other responses to treatment;
- establish and maintain good working relationships with staff and persons served;
- provide work direction to staff regarding methods to assist people with developmental disabilities as needed;
- prepare routine reports.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation, and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=PIK
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"