Direct Support Professional

Myers-Davis; Arkansas; On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Myers-Davis in Arkansas is seeking a Direct Support Professional to join a team delivering community-based services under the DDS program. You will support individuals, promote independence, and provide person-centered care in daily activities.

The full-time shift runs Monday through Friday, 2:00pm–10:00pm. Candidates must be at least 18, eligible to work in the U.S., and able to pass background checks and a pre-employment drug screen.

Qualifications

• Must be able to exhibit compassion and provide person-centered care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with individuals and teammates.
• Able to follow safety guidelines and support daily living activities.

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

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

Description

Reporting to their Direct Care Supervisor & Waiver Services Director, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) will participate in the team approach toward accomplishing the goal of Community Based Services associated with the Waiver program through Arkansas Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS).

This is a Full-Time position with the following schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-10:00pm.

Job 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

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid state license or ID
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen & background checks
• Should exhibit characteristics such as patience, kindness, and understanding
• Adheres to Myers-Davis’ mission vision and philosophy