101 Direct Support Professional Shift A 7p

Brandi's Hope Community Services; Picayune (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandi's Hope Community Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (Nights) to assist individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. You'll work night shifts and support clients with daily activities, community inclusion, and personal care.

Responsibilities include transportation as needed, acting as a job advocate, and coordinating with the employer on specific client needs. A high school diploma or GED is required along with CPR training and a background check.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of verifiable work experience in the last three years.
• One year of verifiable work with individuals having disabilities.
• Must possess a valid driver's license to transport clients.
• CPR training required (training provided if needed).
• Must pass extensive background check and drug screening before employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to individuals with varying degrees of development/intellectual disabilities.
• Assist with job supports, self-care, recreational activities, and community inclusion.
• Transport clients to appointments when needed.
• Serve as job advocate and assist with feeding and hygiene as required.

Skills

CPR training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Do you like listening to music, shopping, and cooking? Is going to the mall or out to eat something you would do daily if you can? Are you someone that enjoys the company of others, puzzles, coloring, and a good chat session? This position may be for you, keep reading!

Brandi's Hope is looking for Support Professionals able to assist individuals with varying needs due to intellectual/developmental disabilities. The DSP will help the individuals they support to become successfully integrated into the community. If you have a passion for helping others and want to improve the lives of others

Direct Support Professional (Nights)

Hours: Thursday 1 am to 7 am and Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7 pm to 7 am

Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide daily support to individuals with varying degrees of development/intellectual disabilities. Will assist these persons within the following areas: job supports, self-care, recreational activities, and community inclusion. Depending on the client's needs, a DSP may be expected to transport to appointments, report to work assignment with the client as a job advocate, or assist with feeding and hygiene. Duties will be discussed with the employer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• minimum of One (1) year of verifiable work experience in the last three (3) years
• (1) year of verifiable work with individuals having disabilities
• must possess a current, valid drivers license to transport clients as needed
• must have current CPR training (we will also provide training if needed)
• must submit to an extensive background check and drug screening before employment offer can be made