Every staff person we hire possesses a unique potential; a potential to teach, grow, learn, and adapt. We focus on empowering you to be your best and be excited about each day through creative, quality, and ongoing training and team support. We focus on working hard and smart for the people we serve and having a REAL balance between work and life so that YOU can enjoy a fulfilling and meaningful day!
— LaDella Thomas, Executive DIrector
Benefits
Full-time employees can access: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Simple IRA with 3% matching Paid time off Paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Professional development assistance
All employees receive: Cell phone stipend Car Insurance stipend Mileage Reimbursement at 58.5 cents per mile
OPEN POSITIONS
If we don’t have an open position posted, we might be thinking about it! Please send your resume to rbraker@stoneddboard.com.
IT Manager/Data Analyst (Part-Time, Hybrid)
Job Description
Reports to: Executive Director Employee Type: Part- time, hourly position
Job Summary
The IT Manager supports the Stone County Developmental Disability Board by managing technology infrastructure and analyzing organizational data. This role ensures the functionality and security of computer systems, supports staff with technical needs, and provides insights through data reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and capable of translating data into actionable information.
Responsibilities and Duties
Install, configure, and troubleshoot software and hardware
Maintain equipment inventory and oversee technology upgrades
Assist with staff onboarding by issuing laptops and related equipment
Support data tracking for funding and program evaluation
Generate reports and dashboards for internal use and board review
Ensure data integrity and security across systems
Provide technical support and training to staff as needed
Collaborate with management to implement tech-based solutions
Maintain appropriate level of systems security to ensure HIIPA compliance, encryption, and cybersecurity
Provide guidance to Executive Director on budgeting, cybersecurity, and related topics
Other duties as assigned
IT Systems & Administration
Microsoft 365 Administration
User provisioning, permissions, security groups
SharePoint & OneDrive management
Exchange Online (mailboxes, distribution lists, DNS records)
Understanding of compliance frameworks (HIPAA, etc.)
Soft Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset
Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
Clear communication with non‑technical staff
Project management or task‑tracking experience
Documentation skills (SOPs, knowledge base articles, process mapping)
Optional Skills
Power Automate (workflow automation)
SharePoint site design and content management
Experience with Therap
Education and/or Experience
Associate’s degree in IT, Data Analytics, or related field and 5 years of experience, or bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience in IT or data analysis
Proficiency in IT systems and administration as described above
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and customer service abilities
Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance required
Must pass background screening
Physical Demands
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds
Hours
Traditional business hours with flexibility for system updates and project deadlines
Position can be remote up to 50% of the time
Direct Support Professional– Day Services (Full and Part-Time, M-F 8am-4pm) – $20/hour
Job Summary
Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Reports To: Program Supervisor/Director
Summary:
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) summarize, objectively describe and document the events in the course of the day with each person served. DSP’s work with individuals who have developmental disabilities in the day program. DSPs assist person served to become more integrated in their communities by maximizing individual strengths, interests, and abilities. The aim is for the person served to direct their own activities that create a meaningful life including contributing to the community and developing relationships. Support may occur in a variety of settings and may include providing personal care, assistance with daily living activities, job coaching, teaching/developing skills, advocating with person served, assisting in communication and self-expression, and ultimately supporting the person in meeting his or her own goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Achieving outcomes that characterize a high quality of life.
Listen carefully and communicate respectfully and clearly with the persons served that you support.
Support individual choice, understanding and learning new skills.
Understand, follow through, and document support plans, goals, activities, progress, etc.
Support person served with daily living skills and individual support needs.
Facilitate activities that provide person served with social capital and connections to the community.
Assist in planning and structuring activities.
Engage in respectful communication.
Use person-first or preferred language.
Maintain confidentiality, privacy, and integrity.
Talk with person served and include them in all aspects of their lives.
Encourage healthy behaviors (both physical and mental).
Understand and follow supports for optimal health.
Administer medications accurately and reliably.
Ensure that person served are free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Complete needed reporting and documentation.
Provide safeguards and appropriate leadership skills in challenging situations.
Use positive behavioral techniques to avoid challenging situations and promote respect and dignity.
Be a safe and conscientious driver.
Know the proper techniques and be able to respond to emergencies such as accidents, fires, tornados, or other situations.
Complete documentation accurately and on time.
Person-centered, accurate, legible, and object
Specific terminology that excludes technical terms, slang, abbreviations, etc.
Documentation describes who/what/where/when and how in third person without conclusions or opinions.
Document to reflect the plans and goals of person served.
Document with understanding it is subject to review by licensing and funding agencies and could be subpoenaed for legal action.
Completed within 24 hours of occurrence.
Representing SCDDB in a positive manner
Uphold agency values.
Understand and follow agency systems and protocols.
Follow agency policies and procedures.
Communicate positively and clearly with your supervisor and coworkers.
Meet and maintain established timelines and deadlines.
Maintain satisfactory attendance, staff meetings, and other assigned agency functions.
Complete needed trainings within established timeline.
Complete duties assigned by supervisor or designee.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED
Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class E driver’s License.
Ability to pass and maintain required trainings such as CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration and Positive Behavioral Support Training
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to perform each essential duty and responsibility.
Exceptional teamwork and problem-solving ability.
Working Conditions: DSPs work in a changing environment that adjusts to the needs of the persons served in program services. The environment may be fast paced with interruptions, distractions, and deadlines. DSPs need to be flexible and be able to adjust to changing needs or activities. Depending on the needs of the individuals, the work can be physically demanding including transferring or supporting people with mobility needs, lifting, or moving items up to 50 lbs., walking or standing for extended periods of time or providing support through CPR/First Aid, behavioral support, and other interventions. DSPs must be able to adhere to processes and procedures and complete in a timely manner.
Direct Support Professional– Residential Services (Full and Part-time, all shifts) – From $20/hour + shift differential
Job Summary
Job Title: Residential – Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Reports To: Program Supervisor/Director
Summary:
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work with individuals who have developmental disabilities in the residential program. DSPs assist person served to become more integrated in their communities by maximizing individual strengths, interests, and abilities. The aim is for the person served to direct their own activities that create a meaningful life including contributing to the community and developing relationships. DSPs ensure that meaningful and person-centered services are provided to individuals participating in independent living services; DSPs implement the services for each individual per service descriptions, rules, and regulations. DSPs will follow and implement all Individual Service Plans and provide daily documentation on services provided. DSPs will assist individuals as needed with all activities of daily living as outlined in their individual plan as well as grocery shopping, housekeeping, bookkeeping, etc., and provide opportunities for community activities and social interactions that are age-appropriate and of their choosing. DSPs assist in scheduling, transportation, and communications with all ongoing medical appointments as needed as well as assist with medication management as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Achieving outcomes that characterize a high quality of life.
Listen carefully and communicate respectfully and clearly with the persons served that you support.
Support individual choice, understanding, and learning new skills.
Understand, follow-through, and document support plans, goals, activities, progress, etc.
Support person served with daily living skills and individual support needs.
Facilitate activities that provide person served with social capital and connections to the community.
Assist in planning and structuring activities. Engage in respectful communication.
Use person-first or preferred language.
Maintain confidentiality, privacy, and integrity.
Talk with person served and include them in all aspects of their lives.
Encourage healthy behaviors (both physical and mental)
Understand and follow supports for optimal health.
Administer medications accurately and reliably.
Ensure that person served is free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Complete needed reporting and documentation.
Provide safeguards and appropriate leadership skills in challenging situations.
Use positive behavioral techniques to avoid challenging situations and promote respect and dignity.
Be a safe and conscientious driver.
Know the proper techniques and be able to respond to emergencies such as accidents, fires, tornados, or other situations.
Representing SCDDB in a positive manner
Uphold agency values.
Understand and follow agency systems and protocols.
Follow agency policies and procedures.
Communicate positively and clearly with your supervisor and coworkers.
Meet and maintain established timelines and deadlines.
Maintain satisfactory attendance, staff meetings, and other assigned agency functions.
Complete needed trainings within the established timeline.
Complete duties assigned by supervisor or designee.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED
Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class E driver’s License.
Ability to pass and maintain required trainings such as CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration, and Positive Behavioral Support Training
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to perform each essential duty and responsibility.
Exceptional teamwork and problem-solving ability.
Working Conditions:
DSPs work in a changing environment that adjusts to the needs of the persons served in program services. The environment may be fast-paced with interruptions, distractions, and deadlines. DSPs need to be flexible and be able to adjust to changing needs or activities. Depending on the needs of the individuals, the work can be physically demanding including transferring or supporting people with mobility needs, lifting, or moving items up to 50 lbs., walking or standing for extended periods of time, or providing support through CPR/First Aid, behavioral support, and other interventions.
Required Trainings:
New Employee Orientation, Intro to Developmental Disabilities, CPR/First Aid, Positive Behavior Supports, Medication Administration, Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation, Blood Borne Pathogens, Person-Centered Planning, HIPAA/Privacy & Confidentiality, and any other assigned trainings.
