Direct Support Professional - Arnold Full Time Evening Shift

Pony Bird Inc.; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting Pay $18/hr

Paid Training

Great Benefits

Evening Shift Diff

Midnight Shift Diff

Weekend Shift Diff

Job summary

Pony Bird, Inc. is hiring for Full Time Evening Shift Direct Support Professionals at our Arnold location. You will support residents with daily living activities, meals, and community engagement in a compassionate, respectful environment.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour with evening, midnight, and weekend differentials. Paid training and great benefits are provided to employees who join our team immediately.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and patiently.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents toward independence in home and community.
• Prepare meals and maintain a clean, comfortable home.
• Engage with residents to support activity and social connection.
• Respond calmly and quickly in emergencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Follow directions

Emergency response

Data entry

Lift up to 50 lbs

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Pony Bird, Inc. is looking for Full Time Evening Shift Direct Support Professionals! We provide comprehensive, high-quality supports and services for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in a fun, enriching, and supportive environment.

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:

STARTING PAY OF $18.00

Evening Shift Differential $2.00 / Midnight Shift Differential $2.50 / Weekend Shift Differential $2.00

PAID TRAINING

GREAT BENEFITS

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