Direct Support Professional Shift A-7p-North Hills

Brandi's Hope Community Services; Houston (MS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefit package for qualified applicants

Overtime pay for shifts worked

Guaranteed schedule

Job summary

Brandi's Hope Community Services in Houston, Mississippi is seeking Direct Support Professionals who are patient and caring. Ideal candidates should have strong interactive skills and a positive attitude to support individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Duties include daily support in job skills, self-care, and recreation.

The position offers a competitive pay structure starting at $10 per hour, with opportunities for increased pay after training and for perfect attendance. All applicants must have a High School diploma and experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of verifiable work experience in the last three years.
• Must possess a current, valid driver's license.
• Must submit to an extensive background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to individuals with varying degrees of developmental/intellectual disabilities.
• Assist individuals with job supports, self-care, recreational activities, and community inclusion.
• Transport clients to appointments and assist with feeding and hygiene.

Skills

Strong interactive skills

Good communication

Team-oriented outlook

Creative attitude

Energetic attitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CPR training

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 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 have 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.

The starting pay for this position is $10.00 per hour with a set, guaranteed schedule of 45 hour per week. For DSPs the rate for overtime is $15.00. DSPs are given 3 hours of unworked overtime pay for perfect attendance each week after they have worked 42 hours. This makes the DSP rate of pay for worked hours $11.31 per hour. After the successful completion of orientation, the base rate of pay will increase to $11.50 per hour, overtime rate of $17.25 and the rate of pay for hours worked is now $13.01.

Position Details

This position is for a Direct Support Professional (Days).

Schedule

Wednesday 1pm to 7pm and Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8am - 8pm.

Duties

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 driver's license. Must possess current CPR training. Must submit to an extensive background check and drug screening before employment offer can be made.