Direct Support Professional Shift A 7a

Brandi's Hope Community Services; Picayune (MS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Optional overtime on weekends

Job summary

Brandi's Hope Community Services seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide daily support to individuals with developmental disabilities. The role emphasizes a patient, caring, and energetic approach and requires transportation as needed.

Duties include job supports, self-care, recreation, and community inclusion with a team-oriented mindset. Additional background checks and drug screening are part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of verifiable work experience in the last three years.
• Must possess a current, valid drivers license to transport clients as needed.
• Must have current CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to individuals with varying developmental disabilities.
• Assist with job supports, self-care, recreation, and community inclusion.
• May transport to appointments or act as a job advocate as needed.
• Assist with feeding and hygiene as required; duties discussed with employer.

Skills

Interactive skills

Strong communication

Team oriented

Positive attitude

Energetic

Valid drivers license

CPR training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Are you patient, kind, caring, down-to-earth? Do you enjoy outdoor activities like going fishing or spending an afternoon at the park? Do you love listening to music and going to the movies? Are you the type of person who is willing to put the needs of the person you support as the primary focus of your attention while at work? If so, this may be the job for you! Brandi's Hope is looking for a Direct Support professional. If you believe everyone, regardless of abilities/disabilities, should have a choice for a meaningful life you might be just the right person. The right Direct Support Professional should possess strong interactive skills and a positive, creative, and energetic attitude to support this people with intellectual/developmental disabilities who has challenging communication and behaviors. Good communication and a team oriented outlook are necessary attributes for success. Full benefit package for qualified applicants. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalency, minimum two years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, valid driver's license and pass background checks.

Your biweekly salary is $1,092.50 when you complete the minimum 42-hour shift. If you work fewer than 42 hours, you will be paid based on the hourly rate of $11.50. If you work the maximum 54-hour shift, your biweekly salary will be $1,299.50. Optional overtime shifts are available on Saturdays and Sundays.

This position is for a Direct Support Professional (Days)

Hours: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 7am - 7pm and Wednesday 7am-3pm.

Duties include, but not limited to: Provide daily support to individuals with varying degrees of development/intellectual disabilities. Will assist these persons within the following areas: job supports, self-care, recreational activities and community inclusion. Depending on need of client a DSP may be expected to transport to appointments, report to work assignment with client as a job advocate or could be assisting with feeding and hygiene. Duties will be discussed with employer.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED, Minimum of One (1) year of verifiable work experience in the last three (3) years, must possess a current, valid drivers license in order to transport clients as needed, must possess current CPR training, must submit to an extensive background check and drug screening before employment offer can be made.

Background Check and Drug Screening Required