Direct Support Staff, New Alternatives

Full Time
Rapid City, SD 57702
Posted
Job description

LSS New Alternatives seeks dedicated, compassionate, energetic individuals who are interested in supporting young adults as they face the challenges of entering adulthood. If you are interested in broadening your knowledge or putting your experience to use in the mental health and human services fields, this is a great opportunity for you!
SERVICE: New Alternatives, Independent Living Services
HOURS: Part-time, days/evenings/overnights/weekends/holidays
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will provide exceptional support to young adults with serious mental health needs. This position will teach clients (ages 18-21) life skills that will help them live in the community. Additionally, the successful candidate will assist clients with moving in and out of apartments, teaching clients how to cook, clean, and shop. The qualified applicant will provide direct client care, maintain/model appropriate boundaries, and teach applicable coping and problem-solving skills. Complete reports and documentation as necessary. In this position, the candidate will be trained as a certified medication aide and will be responsible for clients’ daily medication administration.
QUALIFICATIONS: For direct support staff, a high school diploma or GED; and experience working with youth are preferred. Must be at least 21 years old and be able to complete orientation training according to agency program standards. Willingness to submit to record checks to detect criminal convictions of behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, distributing drugs, or sex crimes. Must successfully complete all agency background checks. Requires valid driver’s license and ability to obtain approved driver status.
SALARY: Dependent on experience and qualifications
BENEFITS:

  • $300 hiring bonus*
  • 401K Match

RESPOND BY: open until filled
An Equal Opportunity Employer

*
Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.

Job Type: Part-time

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