Direct Support Professional Shift B 8a

Brandi's Hope Community Services; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Brandi's Hope Community Services in Natchez, MS seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide daily support to individuals with developmental disabilities. You will assist with job supports, self-care, recreation, and community inclusion, and may transport clients to appointments. CPR training is required, and a background check is mandatory.

Multiple shifts available, with overtime options. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant work experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of verifiable work experience in the last three years.
• Must possess current CPR training.
• Must submit to an extensive background check and drug screening before employment offer.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Assist with job supports, self-care, recreation and community inclusion.
• May transport clients to appointments and accompany them as a job advocate.
• May assist with feeding and hygiene; duties discussed with employer.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Caregiving

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 $1,092.50 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.

Direct Support Professional (Days) - Hours: Wednesday 1pm to 7pm and Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8am - 8pm.

Duties include, but are 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 driver's 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