Empowering Direct Support Specialist for Independent Living

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources in Hattiesburg, MS seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in day program and home settings. You will support daily activities, provide emotional support, supervise community outings, and collaborate with clinical staff to enhance quality of life.

Responsibilities include modeling appropriate behavior, transporting participants when needed, documenting activities, and helping with job exploration

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain MS CDL Class C Driver's License within 60 days of hire.
• Valid Mississippi Driver's License with satisfactory driving record (no moving violations within 3 years).
• CPR, MANDT, and other required testing.
• Experience working with the IDD population preferred.
• Experience assisting others with ADLs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as models for appropriate behavior.
• May provide transportation to and from facilities and activities in the community.
• Performs other work-oriented tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Responsible for training participants in skills and conduct daily activities, training, and documentation for IDD day programs.
• Will eat lunch on site with participants and take breaks on site.
• Will remain on site for entire workday, except as authorized by supervisor.
• Demonstrates the importance of community involvement, social interactions, and maintaining relationships.
• Assists with job exploration, application, trains individuals on job specific duties, and enhances natural supports in work environment to facilitate individual's independence in the work place.

Skills

CPR Certification

MANDT Training

Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources in Hattiesburg, MS seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in day program and home settings. You will support daily activities, provide emotional support, supervise community outings, and collaborate with clinical staff to enhance quality of life.

Responsibilities include modeling appropriate behavior, transporting participants when needed, documenting activities, and helping with job exploration