Careers

Many of our team have been here for decades, dedicated to our Dakota Milestones mission. That experience combined with continually seeking out employees with a love of people and a heart for service ensures a team you and your loved one can be confident in.

Join Us for a Career You Can Be Passionate About

Dakota Milestones is always seeking energetic and caring people to join our team. Here you will help people live their best life, be active in our welcoming community, and enjoy competitive pay and benefits – all while gaining the fulfillment of enriching others lives.

EXPECTATIONS OF AN EMPLOYEE

In order to succeed as a Direct Care Staff, the following characteristics and duties may be expected of you. This list is not all inclusive. Each person served by Dakota Milestones has different needs, likes, dislikes, and desires. This job can be very rewarding. Use this information to decide if you would enjoy this job.

  • There are times when you will be responsible for assisting people receiving supports who are not mobile. This involves some lifting and transferring. Dakota Milestones does provide training in this area during orientation.
  • Some people receiving supports need assistance with personal hygiene tasks, including but not limited to toileting, bathing, etc. You may need to assist a person who has incontinence of urine or BM.
  • Some people receiving supports do exhibit explosive behaviors. You could be in a situation where using our approved method of physical intervention. (Non violent Crisis Intervention – NCI) is necessary. Again, Dakota Milestones provides training for this and re-certification is done once yearly.
  • This job will involve assisting people receiving supports with taking medications. Training is provided for this and it is done-under the supervision of a Registered Nurse: You will not be allowed to assist with medication until you have met the training requirements.
  • Most positions require flexibility. You probably will not be doing the same thing everyday. There are times when you may be expected to cover different job sites or cover for another employee.
  • You may be expected to provide training in the area of appropriate social and sexual behavior.
  • You may be required to assist people receiving supports with eating. Many times this involves foods with altered textures.
  • You may need to assist people receiving supports with social interactions within the community.
  • You may need to travel out of town for workshops/inservice training. Continuing Education Units may be available for some of these sessions.