Direct Support Professional - Arnold Full-Time Day

Pony Bird, Inc.; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $18.00/hour

Evening shift differential $2.00/hour

Midnight shift differential $2.50/hour

Weekend shift differential $2.00/hour

Paid training

Great benefits

Job summary

Pony Bird, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals for our Arnold location. This full-time role supports residents with intellectual and physical disabilities in daily living, independence, and community engagement.

Responsibilities include meal prep, home upkeep, safety, and helping residents achieve personal goals, with paid training, shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits. Join a compassionate team that values dignity, respect and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 21+ years old preferred.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and problem-solve.
• Patience, sensitivity and positive attitude toward individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Light computer skills (data entry/word processing).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents to maintain independence and support daily living goals.
• Help residents with meals, homemaking, and community engagement.
• Support residents in activities to stay connected with family and friends.
• Contribute to creating a safe, enriching home environment.
• Participate in training and teamwork to provide high-quality supports.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Follow directions

Patience & empathy

Emergency calmness

Data entry

Lift up to 50 pounds

Reliability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Data entry

Job description

Pony Bird, Inc. is looking for Direct Support Professionals, full-time at our Arnold location! We provide comprehensive, high-quality supports and services for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in a fun, enriching, and supportive environment.

Benefits

• STARTING PAY OF $18.00
• Evening Shift Differential $2.00 / Midnight Shift Differential $2.50 / Weekend Shift Differential $2.00
• PAID TRAINING
• Great Benefits

Do you enjoy empowering people? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life? If so, Pony Bird is the place for you. Pony Bird's core values of compassion, dignity, respect, integrity, and teamwork drive our programs and services. We pride ourselves on our commitment to going above and beyond for our employees with benefits including:

We are looking for people to join our team at our Arnold location immediately.

This position assists the residents/individuals by encouraging independence while providing supports to help them be successful in their home and community; working with the residents/individuals to assist in achieving goals of their design; supports with preparing meals, maintaining a comfortable home, engaging in their community and staying connected to family and friends are just a few areas we work toward assisting them in their choices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• At least 21 years old
• Reliable transportation
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and problem solve
• Demonstrate patience, sensitivity, and positive attitude towards persons experiencing severe to profound developmental disabilities
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations (accidents, seizures, fire, etc.)
• Light computer skills to include data entry and word processing
• Work requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Learn more about what it's like to be a member of the Pony Bird team at www.ponybird.org/news

Pony Bird, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer