Direct Support Pro - Full-Time, $18/HR + Benefits (Arnold)

Pony Bird Inc.; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Great Benefits

Shift Differentials

Job summary

Pony Bird, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals for our Arnold location. The role involves helping residents with daily living, promoting independence, preparing meals, and engaging with the community in a supportive environment.

Starting pay is $18.00/hour with evening, midnight, and weekend differentials. Paid training and great benefits are offered to employees. Equal opportunity employer; learn more at ponybird.org/news.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• At least 21 years old
• Reliable transportation
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and problem solve
• Demonstrate patience, sensitivity, and positive attitude towards persons experiencing severe to profound developmental disabilities
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations (accidents, seizures, fire, etc.)
• Light computer skills to include data entry and word processing
• Work requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents by encouraging independence while providing supports to help them be successful in their home and community.
• Work with residents to assist in achieving goals of their design.
• Support with preparing meals, maintaining a comfortable home, engaging in their community and staying connected to family and friends.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Patience and empathy

Emergency calmness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Pony Bird, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals for our Arnold location. The role involves helping residents with daily living, promoting independence, preparing meals, and engaging with the community in a supportive environment.

Starting pay is $18.00/hour with evening, midnight, and weekend differentials. Paid training and great benefits are offered to employees. Equal opportunity employer; learn more at ponybird.org/news.