Direct Support Professional - DeSoto Evening Shift Full-Time

Pony Bird, Inc.; De Soto (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $19.00

Evening shift differential $2.00

Midnight shift differential $2.50

Weekend shift differential $2.00

Paid training

Great benefits

Job summary

Pony Bird, Inc. in DeSoto, MO is seeking Direct Support Professionals for the evening shift (2:45pm-11:15pm), full-time. You will assist individuals with daily living activities, promoting comfort, health and happiness in a supportive environment.

Compensation starts at $19.00/hour with differential pay for evening, midnight, and weekend shifts; paid training and strong benefits are provided. Join us to make a difference in our DeSoto 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals served with daily living needs such as feeding, exercising, bathing, hygiene, and dressing to maintain comfort, cleanliness, health and happiness.
• Support individuals with activities and accompany them on outings in the community.

Job description

Pony Bird, Inc. is looking for Direct Support Professionals on evening shift full-time; 2:45pm-11:15pm 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

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
• 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 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