Compassionate Direct Support Professional - Community Care

Myers-Davis; Forrest City (AR); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Myers-Davis in Forrest City, AR is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our community-based services team under the Arkansas DDS program. The role emphasizes compassion, safety, and person-centered care for individuals we support, with daily duties in home and community settings.

Working full-time with evenings and weekends, you will help clients develop daily living skills, assist with personal care, mobility, meal prep, and community activities while promoting independence and

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate compassion and patience when supporting individuals.
• Ability to foster independence and encourage participation.
• Reliable and punctual with flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit compassion, support consumers, and ensure a safe environment
• Foster independence in individuals
• Help individuals acquire skills, such as social behavior & interpersonal competence
• Provide a person-centered care approach to all individuals we support
• Assist with community outings, personal hygiene assistance, mobility exercises and meal prep
• Assist with verbal prompting for communication needs and in home safety practices

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Myers-Davis in Forrest City, AR is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our community-based services team under the Arkansas DDS program. The role emphasizes compassion, safety, and person-centered care for individuals we support, with daily duties in home and community settings.

Working full-time with evenings and weekends, you will help clients develop daily living skills, assist with personal care, mobility, meal prep, and community activities while promoting independence and