Direct Support Professional

Myers Davis Life Coaching Inc; Manila (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Myers-Davis Life Coaching Inc. seeks a Direct Support Professional to join the team delivering Community Based Services under the Arkansas DDS waiver program. The role reports to the Direct Care Supervisor & Waiver Services Director and runs Monday–Friday, 7:45am–3:45pm.

Key duties include compassionate support, promoting independence, skill-building in social behavior and communication, and helping with outings, hygiene, mobility, and meals. Requires eligibility to work in the U.S.

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 characteristics such as 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

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Background checks

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, 7:45am-3;45pm.

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