Supported Employment Direct Support Professional

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources; Mississippi; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA

HSA

403(b) plan

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking a caring and energetic Supported Employment Direct Support Professional in Prentiss, MS. You will assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, provide individualized training, and support treatment plans with clinical staff to improve quality of life.

The role involves daily activities coaching, community outings, and adherence to care plans.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required
• MANDT training or equivalent
• Experience with the IDD population preferred
• Valid Mississippi Driver's License required
• Will obtain Class D license within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with daily living activities
• Model appropriate behavior for participants
• Provide transportation to facilities and community activities
• Train participants in skills and document progress for IDD day programs
• Help participants learn daily living skills using pragmatic training
• Encourage community involvement and maintain relationships

Skills

CPR certification

MANDT training

Driver's license

IDD experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is actively seeking a caring and energetic Supported Employment Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Prentiss, MS. The Job Coach/Direct Support Professional provide individualized training and follow-up support services, which enhances stability and job retention. The job coach/ DSP plays a vital role in providing assistance with daily activities, accompanying consumers on outings in the community, and supporting treatment plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance the quality of life for those we support. Previous experience as a job coach preferred.

County: Jeff Davis

City: Prentiss

FT/PT Status: Regular Part Time

Education: High School Diploma

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is actively seeking a caring and energetic Supported Employment Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Prentiss, MS. The Job Coach/Direct Support Professional provide individualized training and follow-up support services, which enhances stability and job retention. The job coach/ DSP plays a vital role in providing assistance with daily activities, accompanying consumers on outings in the community, and supporting treatment plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance the quality of life for those we support. Previous experience as a job coach preferred.

This is a part-time position. Some weekend shifts may be required.

For 50 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt. Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Our eighteen-county service area includes Amite, Covington, Forrest, Franklin, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jeff Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Pike, Stone, Walthall and Wayne.

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources offers a competitive benefits package including employer paid life insurance and LTD, along with optional Health, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA, and 403(b) plan along with a generous leave policy.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Valid Mississippi Driver's License with satisfactory driving record (no moving violations within 3 years)

Must be able to obtain Class D license within 30 days of hire

Will Pass CPR, MANDT, And Other Required Testing

Experience working with the IDD population preferred

Responsibilities

Experience assisting others with ADLs preferred

Act as models for appropriate behavior.

May provide transportation to and from facilities and to and from 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 help individuals learn skills for daily living appropriate to a home environment and will use pragmatic training techniques to develop these skills.

Demonstrates the importance of community involvement, social interactions, and maintaining relationships.