Evening Direct Support Specialist (Full-Time)

Pony Bird, Inc.; De Soto (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $19.00

Evening shift differential $2.00

Midnight shift differential $2.50

Weekend shift differential $2.00

Paid training

Great benefits

Job summary

Pony Bird, Inc. in DeSoto, MO is seeking Direct Support Professionals for the evening shift (2:45pm-11:15pm), full-time. You will assist individuals with daily living activities, promoting comfort, health and happiness in a supportive environment.

Compensation starts at $19.00/hour with differential pay for evening, midnight, and weekend shifts; paid training and strong benefits are provided. Join us to make a difference in our DeSoto community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years old.
• Reliable transportation.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and problem solve.
• Demonstrate patience, sensitivity, and positive attitude towards persons experiencing severe to profound developmental disabilities.
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations (accidents, seizures, fire, etc.).
• Light computer skills to include data entry and word processing.
• Work requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals served with daily living needs such as feeding, exercising, bathing, hygiene, and dressing to maintain comfort, cleanliness, health and happiness.
• Support individuals with activities and accompany them on outings in the community.

Job description

Pony Bird, Inc. in DeSoto, MO is seeking Direct Support Professionals for the evening shift (2:45pm-11:15pm), full-time. You will assist individuals with daily living activities, promoting comfort, health and happiness in a supportive environment.

Compensation starts at $19.00/hour with differential pay for evening, midnight, and weekend shifts; paid training and strong benefits are provided. Join us to make a difference in our DeSoto community.