Crisis Support DSP B7A Rem

Brandi's Hope Community Services; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80 hours PTO annually

Paid training time

Full benefits

Job summary

Brandi's Hope Community Services is seeking a Crisis Support Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with developmental disabilities. The role emphasizes interactive support, a positive attitude, and teamwork to promote meaningful life choices.

Starting pay is $14.00 per hour with a guaranteed 45 hours per week. An orientation period leads to $15.00 per hour. Benefits include 80 hours of paid time off and paid training time, with overtime pay for perfect attendance.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to individuals with varying degrees of development/intellectual disabilities.
• Assist with self-care, recreational activities, and community inclusion.
• May transport clients to appointments as needed; assist with feeding and hygiene and other daily life skills.

Skills

Strong interactive skills

Good communication

Team-oriented

Positive attitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

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 (B shift 7a Days) Hours: Wednesday 1pm to 7 pm and Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7am - 7pm. 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, and 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.