Crisis Support DSP A7A GP LL

Brandi's Hope Community Services; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

80 hrs PTO/yr

Paid training

Job summary

Brandi's Hope Community Services is seeking a Crisis Support Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in a supportive, structured setting. This A-shift runs 7am–7pm on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, with a guaranteed 45-hour week and 80 hours of PTO annually.

Starting pay is $14 per hour, increasing to $15 per hour after orientation, plus paid training time.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of verifiable work experience in the last 3 years.
• Valid driver's license to transport clients as needed; CPR training.
• Background check and drug screening required before employment offer.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Assist with self-care, recreation, and community inclusion.
• Transport clients to appointments when needed and support daily living skills.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and respectful environment for clients and staff.

Skills

Interactive communication

Team-oriented

Positive attitude

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

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