5145 Direct Support Professional Shift B 7p

Brandi's Hope Community Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefit package

Job summary

Brandi's Hope Community Services in Tupelo, Mississippi is seeking a Direct Support Professional (Nights) to provide daily support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The role includes assisting with job supports, self-care, recreation, and community inclusion, with potential transport duties as needed.

Hours include Thursday 1am–7am and Thursday–Saturday 7pm–7am, with several shifts available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of verifiable work experience in the last three years.
• Must possess a current, valid driver's license to transport clients as needed.
• Must possess current CPR training.
• Must pass extensive background check and drug screening before employment offer.

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 work assignments as needed.
• Support feeding and hygiene as required; duties discussed with employer.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Team oriented

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CPR training

Job description

Do you enjoy relaxing by a fire and drinking a beverage? Do you enjoy exercise and going to the gym? Can you help me with my personal needs? 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 people with intellectual/developmental disabilities who has challenging communication and behaviors. Good communication and a team oriented outlook are necessary attributes for success. Full benefit package for qualified applicants. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalency, minimum two years 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 1am to 7am and Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7pm to 7am

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 need of client a DSP may be expected to transport to appointments, report to work assignment with client as a job advocate or could be assisting with feeding and hygiene. Duties will be discussed with 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.