DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - Day Hab - Bismarck

Join our Team!

If you enjoy helping others, then this is the place for you to start your career! Community Options has a current opportunity within the Day Habilitation department as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). This position works closely with our customers to deliver superior services, such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and transportation. In addition, the role supports our customers with their health, wellness, and personal care.

Who are we?

Community Options has been serving North Dakota for almost 30 years. We were founded in 1997 on the foundation that people should determine how they want to live and work. Our approach is centered around the people we serve, and we help them overcome any obstacles to achieve self-sufficiency on their terms.

Why Community Options?

• Health insurance starting at $100/month* (individual plan)
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid leave time
• Paid Holidays
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Rewarding work impacting the lives of those you serve!

The hourly wage for this position is $16 - $19 an hour depending on experience (DOE).

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 certified, 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, to include Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), drug screening, and ND Department of Human Service (DHS) pre-employment approval.
• Successfully complete required training and/or certification within specified time frame; time requirements will vary based on assigned training or certification programs.

Must possess certain basic skills, including the ability to:

• Accurately observe and recall surroundings and events.
• Communicate information clearly, 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.