Direct Support Professional: Empower Lives (Part-Time)

Pony Bird Inc.; Mapaville (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay of $19.00

Paid training

Great benefits

Competitive pay

Job summary

Pony Bird, Inc. is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional for the Baptist Park Program in Mapaville, MO. The role runs Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, supporting individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in a caring environment.

Starting pay is $19.00 with paid training and great benefits. The DSP will help with personal care, independence, and skill-building while ensuring health and safety in daily activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation.
• Good interpersonal communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to follow directions and remain calm in emergencies.
• Light computer skills, data entry, and word processing.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with transfers.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal hygiene needs and care.
• Monitor meals, hydration, and encourage independent eating.
• Assist with mobility and transfers using lift systems and devices.
• Perform range of motion, splint use, and positioning per care plan.
• Provide positive behavior supports per the Individual Support Plan.
• Administer medications and document services as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patience

Problem solving

Follow directions

Emergency response

Lifting up to 50 lb

Mobility transfer

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Data entry

Word processing

Job description

Pony Bird, Inc. is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional for the Baptist Park Program in Mapaville, MO. The role runs Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, supporting individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in a caring environment.

Starting pay is $19.00 with paid training and great benefits. The DSP will help with personal care, independence, and skill-building while ensuring health and safety in daily activities.