Community Living DSP - Arnold - Part Time Day and Evening positions

Pony Bird, Inc.; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $18/hr

Evening differential

Midnight differential

Weekend differential

Paid training

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Pony Bird, Inc. in Arnold, MO is seeking Direct Support Professionals to empower individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in a supportive environment.

The role includes assisting with daily living, documentation, and following Individual Support Plans within a compliant setting. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour with evening and other shift differentials, paid training, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be 21+ years old.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• CPR and crisis intervention training provided (paid).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to reach their full life potential.
• Maintain quality of life with dignity and respect.
• Assist individuals with ADLs and provide total care supports.
• Encourage independence within each individual's capacity.
• Serve as a positive role model for appropriate adult behavior.
• Provide accurate documentation and adhere to Individual Support Plans.
• Ensure a safe, clean home environment upholding standards and regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Follow directions

Problem solving

CPR/Crisis intervention

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Data entry

Word processing

Job description

Pony Bird, Inc. is looking for Direct Support Professionals to join our team in the Arnold area! We provide comprehensive, high-quality supports and services for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in a fun, enriching, and supportive environment.Do you enjoy empowering people? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life? If so, Pony Bird is the place for you. Pony Bird's core values of compassion, dignity, respect, integrity, and teamwork drive our programs and services. We pride ourselves on our commitment to going above and beyond for our employees with benefits including:STARTING PAY OF $18.00 PER HOUR PLUS DIFFERENTIALSEVENING SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL $2.00 PER HOUR | MIDNIGHT SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL $2.50 PER HOUR | WEEKEND SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL $2.00 PER HOUREXCELLENT BENEFITSPAID TRAININGWhat does a Direct Support Professional do?Support individuals to reach their full life potentialMaintain quality of life with dignity and respectAssist individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) and provide total care supportsEncourage independence to the individual's capacityServe as a positive role model to promote appropriate adult behaviorProvide accurate documentationAdhere and implement Individual Support PlansAssure a safe, clean home environment upholding accreditation standards and regulationsTeam-player who can also work independentlyAbility to travel independently while driving agency vehicles to provide transportation for individuals servedMaintain attendance according to the policy of the agency and positionSchedule and Work Location:Day Shift 6:00am - 2:00pm or 6:30am - 2:30pm *Required to work every other weekendEvening Shift 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Required to work every other weekendArnoldQualifications:High School diploma or GEDMinimum of 21 years of ageValid driver's license in good standingInterpersonal communication skillsAbility to follow oral and written directions and problem solveAbility to evacuate individuals served in the event of a fire, natural disaster, or another emergencyMust be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention techniques, paid training provided.Light computer skills to include data entry and word processingAbility to lift/push/pull up to 50 poundsAbility to stand and walk for extended periods of timeAbility to be flexible to provide the needs of the individuals servedLearn more about what it's like to be a member of the Pony Bird team at www.ponybird.org/newsPony Bird, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V/SO