Direct Support Specialist - IDD & Weekend Community Living

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources; Ellisville (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources in Ellisville, MS is seeking a caring Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a supported living setting. This part-time role offers weekend work options and opportunities to support treatment plans with clinical staff.

You will help with daily living activities, accompany participants on community outings, and contribute to a supportive, person-centered approach within our eighteen-county service area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must obtain MS CDL Class C Driver's License within 60 days of hire.
• Valid Mississippi Driver's License with clean driving record (no moving violations within 3 years).
• CPR certification, MANDT training, and other required testing must be passed.
• Experience working with IDD population preferred.
• Experience assisting individuals with activities of daily living preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as role models for appropriate behavior.
• Provide transportation to and from facilities and community activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Train participants in skills and document daily activities for IDD day programs.
• Eat lunch on site with participants and supervise breaks.
• Help individuals learn daily living skills suitable for a home environment.

Skills

CPR

MANDT

IDD population experience

ADLs assistance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS CDL Class C Driver's License

Mississippi Driver's License

Job description

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources in Ellisville, MS is seeking a caring Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a supported living setting. This part-time role offers weekend work options and opportunities to support treatment plans with clinical staff.

You will help with daily living activities, accompany participants on community outings, and contribute to a supportive, person-centered approach within our eighteen-county service area.