Direct Support Professional - Respite Care Part Time Day, or Overnight- Mapaville

Pony Bird, Inc.; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Great Benefits

Schedule includes Every Other Weekend

Job summary

Pony Bird, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals - MA1 for our new Respite Program in Mapaville, Missouri. This role focuses on providing compassionate, person-centered respite supports for individuals with developmental, physical, and medical needs.

Direct care will be provided when necessary, with emphasis on warmth, dignity, and respect. The position offers paid training, benefits, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people we serve.

Qualifications

• High School diploma / GED required.
• Must complete required training classes within DMH/Licensure timelines.
• First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification and other DMH/Licensure training/certification requirements during employment.
• Must complete Pony Bird Level I Medication Aide program and achieve certification as Medication Aide.

Responsibilities

• Provide respite supports with dignity and respect.
• Support individuals with developmental, physical, and medical needs; provide direct care when necessary.

Skills

Direct care

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School diploma / GED

Pony Bird Level I Medication Aide program

DMH/Licensure training classes

Tools

First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification

Job description

Pony Bird, Inc. is looking for Direct Support Professionals - MA1, for our new Respite Program in Mapaville!

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. We provide comprehensive, high-quality supports and services for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in a fun, enriching, and supportive environment.

This new position focuses on providing respite supports with dignity and respect and supporting individuals with developmental, physical, and medical needs. Direct care will be provided if an individual does not possess the skill necessary to complete the task or to meet the need. Staff in this position are required to demonstrate warmth, insight, interest, and respect for the Individuals with disabilities.

PAID TRANING

Great Benefits

Schedule and Hourly rates:

Day Shift 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hrly Rate: $20.00/hr

Overnight Shift 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Hrly Rate $21.00/hr

Qualifications

Schedules include Every Other Weekend

• High School diploma / GED
• Must complete required training classes within DMH/Licensure timelines.
• Complete and maintain First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification and other DMH/Licensure training/certification requirements through the duration of employment.
• Must successfully complete the Pony Bird Level I Medication Aide program approved by the State of Missouri for medication administration, having an acceptable score on the written and clinical examinations and having received certification as Medication Aide, the employee is qualified for this position.

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life? If so, Pony Bird is the place for you. Learn more about what it's like to be a member of the Pony Bird team at www.ponybird.org

Pony Bird, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V/SO