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Northern Hills Training Center has been providing services and support to people with developmental disabilities for 33 years. As a result of this experience we have some of the best team members in the business today. We offer a comprehensive benefit package to our full-time employees and limited benefits to our part-time employees. In addition to our excellent benefits we provide some of the most cutting-edge training in the business, and extend in-service and other educational opportunities on a regular basis. We are also happy to support our college student employees with possible internship opportunities.

All Direct Support Professionals (DSP's) must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, or equivalent, have a valid driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and must pass a background investigation.

Skilled Direct Support Professionals are paramount to delivering high quality services. DSP's must be able to:

• Explore options and resources for helping individuals reach their desired goals.
• Provide services using a person-centered approach.
• Work cooperatively as a member of a service team.
• Maintain a positive attitude and supportive atmosphere.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills. 
• Use a computer to complete daily work-related documentation.

In addition to these skills other responsibilities of the Direct Support Professional include:

• Assisting people to access community resources such as medical appointments, shopping, and recreational activities.
• Assisting people with personal care such as bathing, toileting, hygiene, and dressing.
• Supporting people with financial decisions such as budgeting and banking.
• Carrying out and documenting skill training and implementation of behavioral programs.
• Safely administering and documenting medication distribution once med training is complete. 
• Safely performing all prescribed medical procedures and following dietary guidelines.
• Assisting people with basic household skills and chores.

If you have all of the pre-requisites, a desire to learn, and the motivation to fulfill these responsibilities, then being a Direct Support Professional may be a good career choice for you. Feel free to download our employment application at your convenience or apply on-line. Applications can be mailed or dropped off at Northern Hills Training Center, 625 Harvard Street, Spearfish, SD  57783