Evening Direct Support Specialist | Empower Independence

Myers Davis Life Coaching Inc; Mountain View (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Myers Davis Life Coaching Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to join its team delivering community-based services under the Arkansas DDS framework.

The position is full-time with a Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:00pm schedule. The DSP will provide compassionate, person-centered care, support independence, assist with daily living tasks, and accompany clients on community outings while promoting safety.

Qualifications

• Must be able to exhibit compassion and kindness toward individuals supported.
• Ability to foster independence and support skill acquisition.
• Clear and respectful communication with clients, families, and team.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and understanding in daily activities.
• Adheres to person-centered care approach and agency philosophy.
• Must be able to meet safety requirements for community-based services.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit compassion, support consumers, and ensure a safe environment
• Foster independence in individuals
• Help individuals acquire skills, such as social behavior & interpersonal competence
• Provide a person-centered care approach to all individuals we support
• Assist with community outings, personal hygiene assistance, mobility exercises and meal prep
• Assist with verbal prompting for communication needs and in home safety practices

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Independence

Person-centered care

Safety awareness

Job description

Myers Davis Life Coaching Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to join its team delivering community-based services under the Arkansas DDS framework.

The position is full-time with a Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:00pm schedule. The DSP will provide compassionate, person-centered care, support independence, assist with daily living tasks, and accompany clients on community outings while promoting safety.