Direct Support Professional Shift A 7p 56th MC

Brandi's Hope Community Services; Houston (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Brandi's Hope Community Services in the United States seeks a Direct Support Professional for night shifts to support individuals with developmental disabilities. You will engage in activities, transportation when needed, and community inclusion while maintaining a patient, kind, and energetic demeanor.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of verifiable experience in the past three years, a valid driver's license, CPR, and background checks.

Qualifications

• Strong interactive skills and a positive, creative attitude.
• Minimum two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Must have valid driver's license and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Assist with job supports, self-care, recreational activities, and community inclusion.
• May transport clients to appointments and assist with feeding and hygiene.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Are you patient, kind, caring, down-to-earth? Do you love arts & crafts, swimming, basketball, music, movies and dancing? 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 professionals. 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 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. We have several shifts available so please contact Brandi's Hope.

Your biweekly salary is $1,045.00 when you complete the minimum 42-hour shifts per week. This includes 6 hours of bonus overtime hours for completing your assigned minimum shifts If you work fewer than 42 hours, you will be paid based on the hourly rate of $11.00. If you work the maximum 54-hour shift, your biweekly salary will be $1,243.00. Optional overtime shifts are available on Saturdays and Sundays.

This position is for a Direct Support Professional (Nights)

Hours: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 7pm - 7am and Wednesday 7pm-1am.

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.