176 Direct Support Professional Shift A 7p

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

Job summary

Brandi's Hope Community Services in Tupelo, MS seeks a Direct Support Professional for night shifts to help individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. You will support daily living tasks, social activities, and community inclusion, and may transport clients to appointments as needed.

Responsibilities include assisting with self-care, feeding, hygiene, and coordinating with caregivers. A valid driver’s license, CPR training, and background/drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• CPR training or willingness to obtain training
• Must possess a current, valid driver’s license to transport clients
• Must submit to a background check and drug screening before employment
• 1 year of verifiable work with individuals with disabilities preferred
• High school diploma or GED required

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Assist with job supports, self-care, recreational activities and community inclusion
• May transport clients to appointments as needed
• Assist with feeding and hygiene as required
• Duties discussed with employer

Skills

CPR training

Driver's license

Background check

Drug screening

Disability work experience

High school diploma

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Do you like listening to music, playing video games, going to the movies, and reading books? Is going to the mall or out to eat something you would do daily if you could? Are you someone that enjoys the company of others, experiencing new things, 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 please apply!

This position is for a Direct Support Professional (Nights)
Hours: Sunday-Tuesday 7pm-7am Wednesday 7pm-1am
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.

Background Check and Drug Screening Required