104 Direct Support Professional

Brandi's Hope Community Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Brandi's Hope Community Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (Days) to support individuals with developmental disabilities. Hours are Wednesdays 1 pm–7 pm, and Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 7 am–7 pm. The role focuses on daily supports, job assistance, self-care, and community inclusion.

Applicants must be 18+, have a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of relevant experience. A valid driver’s license, CPR training, and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of verifiable work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities in the last three years.
• Must possess current CPR training.
• Must have a valid driver's license to transport clients.
• Must pass extensive background checks and drug screening before employment offers are made.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to individuals with varying degrees of developmental disabilities.
• Assist with job supports, self-care, recreational activities, and community inclusion.
• May transport clients to appointments or accompany them to assignments as a job advocate; assist with feeding and hygiene as needed.
• Duties will be discussed with the employer.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team-oriented

Positive attitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Are you patient, kind, caring, down-to-earth? Are you the type of person who is willing to put the needs of the person you support as the primary focus of your attention while at work? If so, this may be the job for you! Brandi's Hope is looking for Direct Support Professionals. If you believe everyone, regardless of abilities/disabilities, should have a choice for a meaningful life you might be just the right person. The right Direct Support Professional should possess strong interactive skills and a positive, creative, and energetic attitude to support this individual with intellectual/developmental disabilities with challenging communication and behaviors. Good communication and a team-oriented outlook are necessary attributes for success. Full benefits package for qualified applicants. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalency, minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, valid driver's license, and pass background checks. We have several shifts available so please contact Brandi's Hope.

This position is for a Direct Support Professional (Days)

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

Duties

• 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 need of the client a DSP may be expected to transport to appointments, report to work assignment with the client as a job advocate, or could be assisting 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
• must possess a current, valid drivers license in order to transport clients as needed
• must possess current CPR training
• must submit to an extensive background check and drug screening before employment offer can be made