Direct Support Professional

Myers Davis Life Coaching Inc; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Myers Davis Life Coaching Inc is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work with individuals in a community-based DDS program in Arkansas. The role involves supporting consumers, promoting independence, and maintaining a safe, compassionate environment as part of a dedicated team.

Responsibilities include helping clients develop social and interpersonal skills, assisting with daily activities, and providing person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Age 18 or older.
• Valid state ID or license.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background checks.
• Must exhibit patience, kindness, and understanding.
• Must adhere 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 and interpersonal competence.
• Provide a person-centered care approach to all individuals we support.
• Assist with community outings, personal hygiene, mobility exercises and meal prep.
• Assist with verbal prompting for communication needs and in-home safety practices.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Kindness

Understanding

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

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-10:00pm 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