Direct Support Professional - DeSoto Day Shift Full-Time

Pony Bird, Inc.; De Soto (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $19.00

Weekend shift differential $2.00

Paid training

Great benefits

Job summary

Pony Bird, Inc. in DeSoto, MO is seeking Direct Support Professionals on the day shift (full-time, 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.) to assist individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include daily living assistance, such as feeding, hygiene, and mobility, and accompanying individuals on community outings. The role requires at least a high school diploma or GED, 18+, reliable transportation, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 18 years old.
• Reliable transportation.
• Good 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 (accidents, seizures, fire, etc.).
• Light computer skills (data entry/word processing).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals served with daily living needs (feeding, exercising, bathing, hygiene, dressing).
• Support activities and accompany outings in the community.
• Provide a safe, comfortable, healthy and happy environment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Follow directions

Patience & empathy

Emergency readiness

Computer skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Pony Bird, Inc. is looking for Direct Support Professionals on day shift 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.

Benefits

• 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