Direct Support Professional

Myers-Davis; Forrest City (AR); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Myers-Davis in Forrest City, AR is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our community-based services team under the Arkansas DDS program. The role emphasizes compassion, safety, and person-centered care for individuals we support, with daily duties in home and community settings.

Working full-time with evenings and weekends, you will help clients develop daily living skills, assist with personal care, mobility, meal prep, and community activities while promoting independence and

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate compassion and patience when supporting individuals.
• Ability to foster independence and encourage participation.
• Reliable and punctual with flexible scheduling.

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

Patience

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

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, 4:00pm-8:00pm and Saturday-Sunday, 1:00pm-6:00pm.

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