Direct Support Professional

Myers Davis Life Coaching Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Myers-Davis Life Coaching Inc is seeking a Direct Support Professional to participate in Community Based Services aligned with the Waiver program. Reporting to the Direct Care Supervisor and Waiver Services Director, you will work as part of a team to support individuals toward independence and safety.

This full-time role follows a Monday-Wednesday, 8:00am-9:00pm schedule and requires compassionate, patient care and adherence to the company’s mission and philosophy.

Qualifications

• 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 patience, kindness, and understanding.
• Adheres to Myers-Davis’ mission vision and philosophy.

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
• Must be comfortable with animals

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Patience

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-Wednesday, 8:00am-9:00pm.

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


• Must be comfortable with animals

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