Direct Support Professional - DeSoto Day Shift Full-Time

Pony Bird Inc.; De Soto (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay

Weekend differential

Paid training

Great benefits

Job summary

Pony Bird, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals for dayshift full-time roles at our DeSoto location. The position supports individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in a compassionate environment and offers paid training and strong benefits.

Starting pay is $19.00 per hour with a weekend shift differential of $2.00. This role includes light data entry and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with opportunities to grow within the organization.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Strong communication with others is essential.
• Ability to stay calm in emergencies and follow directions.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and word processing.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals served with daily living tasks (feeding, exercising, bathing, hygiene, dressing) to ensure comfort, health and happiness.
• Support activities and accompany individuals on community outings.
• Provide compassionate, respectful care in a supportive environment.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Interpersonal skills

Follow directions

Patience and empathy

Emergency calmness

Basic computer skills

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

High School diploma or GED

At least 18 years old

Job description

Pony Bird, Inc. is looking for Direct Support Professionals on dayshift full-time; 6:45 a.m -3:15 pm to join our DeSoto team! 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 $19.00

Weekend Shift Differential $2.00

PAID TRAINING

GREAT BENEFITS

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

This position assists the individuals served by Pony Bird with their daily living needs such as feeding, exercising, bathing, hygiene needs, dressing, and etc. in order to ensure their personal comfort, cleanliness, health and happiness. Staff also support them with activities and accompany them on various outings in the community.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• At least 18 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. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO