Direct Support Professional Shift B 8a NH

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Overtime pay

Attendance bonuses

Job summary

Brandi's Hope Community Services in Houston, Mississippi is seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals to provide support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a caring attitude. Responsibilities include assisting clients with job supports, self-care, and recreational activities. Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED, and have valid CPR training.

The position offers a structured schedule with starting pay of $10.00 per hour, increasing after orientation completion. Employees are eligible for overtime and attendance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one year of verifiable work experience in the last three years.
• CPR training is a requirement.
• Must pass background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Assist with job support, self-care, and recreational activities.
• Transport clients to appointments as needed.

Skills

Strong interactive skills

Good communication

Team-oriented outlook

Creative and energetic attitude

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 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.