1505 - Direct Support Professional

BlueGreen Alliance Inc; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Bost is seeking part-time DSPs to work directly with individuals and their families, delivering in-home assistance with daily living activities. Responsibilities include meal planning, medication administration, personal care, and facilitating community involvement.

Shifts are Saturdays and Sundays, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, with a pay rate of $13.50 per hour. Candidates must pass background and drug screening, have a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as meal preparation and planning, medication administration, and personal care.
• Support individuals with daily living activities and companion outings; assist with transportation to activities.
• Assist individuals and families to maximize quality of life in-home and in the community.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Come join our team. It’ll be the hardest job you’ll ever love!

Bost is excited to announce that we are seeking part time DSPs to work directly with individuals and their families to help support and maximize the individual’s quality of life by providing in home assistance with activities of daily living, such as meal preparation and planning; medication administration; and personal care. DSPs also facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community or providing transportation to work or other activities. In addition, DSP’s support therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance the quality of life.

Workdays/Hours: Saturday and Sunday 7:00 AM-7:00 PM

Pay Rate: $13.50/hr

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

EOE/M/F/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance
• Pass a background check, reference check and drug screening