Direct Support Professional

Brandi's Hope Community Services; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package for qualified…

Job summary

Brandi's Hope Community Services in Pascagoula, MS seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. You will provide daily support across job supports, self-care, social activities, and community inclusion, with potential transport for appointments and advocacy responsibilities as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of relevant experience, a valid driver's license, CPR certification, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum one year of verifiable work with individuals with disabilities.
• Current CPR training.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to individuals with varying degrees of development/intellectual disabilities.
• Assist with self-care, recreational activities, and community inclusion.
• Transport clients to appointments or accompany them to work assignments as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you patient, kind, caring, down-to-earth? Are you the type of person who is willing to put the needs of the person you support as the primary focus of your attention while at work? If so, this may be the job for you! Brandi's Hope is looking for Direct Support Professionals. If you believe everyone, regardless of abilities/disabilities, should have a choice for a meaningful life you might be just the right person. The right Direct Support Professional should possess strong interactive skills and a positive, creative, and energetic attitude to support this individual with intellectual/developmental disabilities with challenging communication and behaviors. Good communication and a team-oriented outlook are necessary attributes for success. Full benefits package for qualified applicants. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalency, minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, valid driver's license, and pass background checks. We have several shifts available so please contact Brandi's Hope.

• Full benefits package for qualified applicants.

This position is for a Direct Support Professional (Days)

Hours: Wednesday 1 pm to 7 pm and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 am - 7 pm

Duties include, but not limited to: Provide daily support to individuals with varying degrees of development/intellectual disabilities. Will assist these persons within the following areas: job supports, self-care, recreational activities, and community inclusion. Depending on the need of the client a DSP may be expected to transport to appointments, report to work assignment with the client as a job advocate, or could be assisting with feeding and hygiene. Duties will be discussed with the employer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, minimum of One (1) year of verifiable work experience in the last three (3) years, must possess a current, valid drivers license in order to transport clients as needed, must possess current CPR training, must submit to an extensive background check and drug screening before employment offer can be made.