Crisis Support DSP A7A

Brandi's Hope Community Services; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80 hours paid time off annually

Paid training time

Full benefits package

Job summary

Brandi's Hope Community Services in Gulfport, Mississippi, seeks a Crisis Support Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with developmental disabilities. The role requires strong communication, a positive, energetic attitude, and a team-oriented approach to support daily living and community inclusion.

Starting pay is $14.00 per hour with a guaranteed 45-hour week; orientation increases pay to $15.00/hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of verifiable work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities (last 3 years).
• Must possess a valid driver's license to transport clients.
• Must possess current CPR training.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Assist with self-care, recreational activities, and community inclusion.
• May transport clients to appointments as needed; assist with feeding and hygiene.

Skills

Communication

Team oriented

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

CPR training

Job description

Brandi's Hope is looking for a Crisis Support Direct Support Professional. 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 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. The starting pay for this position is $14.00 per hour with a set, guaranteed schedule of 45 hour per week. DSPs are given 3 hours of unworked overtime pay for perfect attendance each weekly shift, earned perfect attendance bonus. After successful completion of orientation, the rate of pay will increase to $15.00 per hour.

This position offers 80 hours of paid time off annually and paid training time.

This position is for a Crisis Support Direct Support Professional (A shift 7a Days) Hours: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 7am - 7pm and Wednesday 7am-1pm.

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:

• self-care
• recreational activities
• community inclusion

Depending on need of client a DSP may be expected to transport to appointments, assist with feeding and hygiene and other daily life skills.

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 driver's license 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