Direct Support Professional - In-Home Respite

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with IDD in home settings in Hattiesburg, MS. The role emphasizes daily living support, emotional encouragement, and coordination with clinical staff to improve quality of life.

The position is part-time with evening hours, requiring driving responsibilities and on-site shift coverage. Prior IDD experience is a plus and CPR/MANDT testing will be completed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain MS CDL Class C Driver's License within 60 days of hire.
• Valid Mississippi Driver's License with clean driving record (no moving violations in 3 years).
• Experience with IDD population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with ADLs and daily activities.
• Model appropriate behavior for participants.
• Provide transportation to facilities and community activities.
• Train participants in skills and daily activities, and document progress.
• Eat lunch on-site with participants and stay on-site during shift.
• Support community involvement and social interactions.

Skills

ADL support

Driver's license

CPR certified

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking a creative and energetic Direct Support Professional to provide assistance for in-home setting serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Hattiesburg, MS. The Direct Support Professional plays a vital role in providing assistance with daily activities, providing emotional support, supervising community outings, and supporting treatment plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance the quality of life for those we support.

County: Forrest
City: Hattiesburg
FT/PT Status: Regular Part Time
Education: High School Diploma

Hours

Hours are Monday - Friday (5:00p to 9:30p) and Saturday (8a -5p)

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must be able to obtain MS CDL Class C Driver's License within 60 days of hire
• Valid Mississippi Driver's License with satisfactory driving record (no moving violations within 3 years)

Will Pass CPR, MANDT, And Other Required Testing

Experience working with the IDD population preferred

Responsibilities

• Experience assisting others with ADLs preferred
• Act as models for appropriate behavior.
• May provide transportation to and from facilities and to and from activities in the community.
• Performs other work-oriented tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Responsible for training participants in skills and conduct daily activities, training, and documentation for IDD day programs.
• Will eat lunch on site with participants and take breaks on site.
• Will remain on site for entire workday, except as authorized by supervisor.
• Demonstrates the importance of community involvement, social interactions, and maintaining relationships.
• Assists with job exploration, application, trains individuals on job specific duties, and enhances natural supports in work environment to facilitate individual's independence in the work pl