1700 Direct Support Professional Shift B 7p

Brandi's Hope Community Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Brandi's Hope Community Services in Tupelo, MS seeks a Direct Support Professional for night shifts. You will provide daily support to individuals with developmental disabilities, assist with self-care, recreation, and community inclusion.

Requires a high school diploma/GED, a year of relevant experience, a valid driver's license, CPR training, and passing background checks. The role involves night hours (Thu 1am–7am; Thu/Fri/Sat 7pm–7am) with emphasis on compassionate care and safety, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of verifiable work experience in the last three years.
• Valid driver’s license to transport clients as needed.
• Current CPR training.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening before employment offer.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interactive skills

Team oriented

Positive attitude

Creative mindset

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 these individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities who have 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 (Nights)
Hours: Thursday 1 am to 7 am and Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7 pm to 7 am
Duties include, but 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 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.