State of South Dakota
Direct Support Professional Supervisor
State of South Dakota, Redfield, South Dakota, United States, 57469
Direct Support Professional Supervisor
Agency:
SD Developmental Center
Location:
Redfield, SD
Salary: $24.41–$28.72 per hour, with an additional $1.00 differential for weekend shifts.
Pay Grade: H Closing Date: 1/2/26 Job ID: 34221 Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Overview The South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and community inclusion for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through person-centered services. SDDC is part of the Department of Human Services and offers a range of positions that require varying skill and educational levels to ensure successful operations.
Responsibilities The Direct Support Professional (DSP) Supervisor selects, schedules, supervises, mentors, coaches, provides job-related education and training, and evaluates Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) assigned to specific modules to ensure treatment plans and appropriate services are delivered to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Create and manage DSP schedules, including use of scheduling software systems.
Supervise and provide work direction to staff in carrying out unit activities with residents.
Mentor, coach, and train new DSPs; evaluate performance.
Organize and meet timelines; communicate individualized support plans.
Implement person-centered practices; recognize and respond to atypical behavior.
Maintain records, prepare narrative and numerical reports, and utilize electronic master records.
Follow established policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
Assure quality of care through evaluation of individualized support plans.
Qualifications A BA/BS degree in human services or a related field is preferred.
Knowledge of:
Basic health care and the needs of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Policies and procedures at SDDC for individuals who are intellectually or developmentally disabled.
Effective supervision methods; behavior management techniques; crisis prevention and intervention.
Training methods for individuals with developmental disabilities; recognition of typical behaviors at various developmental levels.
Physical and emotional needs of institutionalized individuals.
CPR and First Aid.
DSP scheduling process and scheduling software system.
Ability to:
Competently utilize scheduling software.
Supervise staff and allocate resources.
Mentor, coach, train new DSPs.
Organize and meet timelines.
Exercise discretion, make sound decisions under pressure.
Evaluate individualized support plans.
Communicate individualized support plans to DSPs.
Implement person-centered practices.
Recognize and respond to atypical behavior.
Help individuals develop self-help skills and behaviors.
Follow policies and procedures.
Serve as a role model for appropriate behaviors.
Keep records, prepare reports, and navigate electronic master records.
Instruct staff in the treatment of developmentally disabled individuals; orient new staff.
Maintain working relationships with staff.
Benefits
15 days/120 Hours Vacation Leave
14 days/112 Hours Sick Leave
11 Paid Holidays
Employee health insurance with $0 premium for employee-only coverage
Flexible benefits – Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and more
Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave
6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
Reduced tuition for in-state colleges/universities
Employee Wellness Program
Continued Education/Training Opportunities
Additional Information Eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicants will undergo a background investigation, abuse and neglect screening, and drug screening; offers are conditional upon successful completion.
National Career Readiness Certificate is encouraged but not required.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas. All hired employees must verify eligibility, complete Form I-9, and E‑Verify will be used.
Class A retirement benefits under SDRS.
Apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=350. Online application only; emailed resumes are not accepted.
Contact: South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources – Phone: 605.773.3148; Email: careers@state.sd.us
An Equal Opportunity Employer – federal and state affirmative action and equal employment opportunity laws apply.
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SD Developmental Center
Location:
Redfield, SD
Salary: $24.41–$28.72 per hour, with an additional $1.00 differential for weekend shifts.
Pay Grade: H Closing Date: 1/2/26 Job ID: 34221 Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Overview The South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and community inclusion for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through person-centered services. SDDC is part of the Department of Human Services and offers a range of positions that require varying skill and educational levels to ensure successful operations.
Responsibilities The Direct Support Professional (DSP) Supervisor selects, schedules, supervises, mentors, coaches, provides job-related education and training, and evaluates Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) assigned to specific modules to ensure treatment plans and appropriate services are delivered to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Create and manage DSP schedules, including use of scheduling software systems.
Supervise and provide work direction to staff in carrying out unit activities with residents.
Mentor, coach, and train new DSPs; evaluate performance.
Organize and meet timelines; communicate individualized support plans.
Implement person-centered practices; recognize and respond to atypical behavior.
Maintain records, prepare narrative and numerical reports, and utilize electronic master records.
Follow established policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
Assure quality of care through evaluation of individualized support plans.
Qualifications A BA/BS degree in human services or a related field is preferred.
Knowledge of:
Basic health care and the needs of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Policies and procedures at SDDC for individuals who are intellectually or developmentally disabled.
Effective supervision methods; behavior management techniques; crisis prevention and intervention.
Training methods for individuals with developmental disabilities; recognition of typical behaviors at various developmental levels.
Physical and emotional needs of institutionalized individuals.
CPR and First Aid.
DSP scheduling process and scheduling software system.
Ability to:
Competently utilize scheduling software.
Supervise staff and allocate resources.
Mentor, coach, train new DSPs.
Organize and meet timelines.
Exercise discretion, make sound decisions under pressure.
Evaluate individualized support plans.
Communicate individualized support plans to DSPs.
Implement person-centered practices.
Recognize and respond to atypical behavior.
Help individuals develop self-help skills and behaviors.
Follow policies and procedures.
Serve as a role model for appropriate behaviors.
Keep records, prepare reports, and navigate electronic master records.
Instruct staff in the treatment of developmentally disabled individuals; orient new staff.
Maintain working relationships with staff.
Benefits
15 days/120 Hours Vacation Leave
14 days/112 Hours Sick Leave
11 Paid Holidays
Employee health insurance with $0 premium for employee-only coverage
Flexible benefits – Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and more
Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave
6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
Reduced tuition for in-state colleges/universities
Employee Wellness Program
Continued Education/Training Opportunities
Additional Information Eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicants will undergo a background investigation, abuse and neglect screening, and drug screening; offers are conditional upon successful completion.
National Career Readiness Certificate is encouraged but not required.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas. All hired employees must verify eligibility, complete Form I-9, and E‑Verify will be used.
Class A retirement benefits under SDRS.
Apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=350. Online application only; emailed resumes are not accepted.
Contact: South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources – Phone: 605.773.3148; Email: careers@state.sd.us
An Equal Opportunity Employer – federal and state affirmative action and equal employment opportunity laws apply.
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