Direct Support Professional

Myers Davis Life Coaching Inc; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Myers-Davis Life Coaching Inc in Mountain Home, AR, is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional to assist individuals in community-based services under the DDS waiver program. You will work Sundays, 7:00am–5:00pm and join a team dedicated to compassionate, person-centered care.

Responsibilities include supporting independence, helping develop social and interpersonal skills, assisting with outings, personal hygiene, mobility, and meal prep, while applying safety practices and clear verbal

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• At least 18 years old.
• Valid state ID or license.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background checks.
• Patience, kindness, and understanding.
• Supports Myers-Davis’ mission 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

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Communication

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 Part-Time position with the following schedule: Sundays, 7:00am-5:00pm.

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