Direct Support Professional Shift B 8a sept 2026 (20)

Brandi's Hope Community Services; Houston (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Brandi's Hope Community Services in Mississippi is seeking a Direct Support Professional who is patient, kind, and energetic to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role focuses on daily living, community inclusion, and encouraging meaningful activities through arts, recreation, and social engagement.

The position offers part-time evening and weekend shifts with a structured hours schedule; valid driver's license and CPR are required, along with background

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of verifiable work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities in the last three years.
• Valid driver's license to transport clients as needed.
• Current CPR training.
• Background check and drug screening required.

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 or accompany them to work assignments as needed.
• Assist with feeding and hygiene as required.
• Duties will be discussed with employer.

Skills

Strong interactive skills

Good communication

Team oriented

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.

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.

Hours

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 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.