Direct Support Professional

Brandi’s Hope Community Services

  • Tupelo, MS
  • $10.00-15.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Do you like Elvis, movies, and going to the park? Are you the kind of person that doesn't mind a random trip to a fast-food restaurant for a slushy just because you want to get out? If this describes you, we want you to keep reading!Brandi's Hope is looking for Direct Support Professionals. If you believe everyone, regardless of abilities/disabilities, should have a choice for a meaningful life, you might be just the right person. The right Direct Support Professional should possess strong interactive skills and a positive, creative, and energetic attitude to support these men with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Good communication and a team-oriented outlook are necessary attributes for success.This position is for a Direct Support Professional (Nights)
Hours: Thursday 1 am to 7 am, and Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7 pm to 7 am
Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide daily support to individuals with varying degrees of development/intellectual disabilities. Will assist these persons within the following areas: job supports, self-care, recreational activities, and community inclusion. Depending on the client's need, a DSP may be expected to transport to appointments, report to work assignment with the client as a job advocate, or assist with feeding and hygiene. Duties will be discussed with the employer.Qualifications: High School diploma or GED, minimum of One (1) year of verifiable work experience in the last three (3) years, (1) year of verifiable work with individuals having disabilities, must possess a current, valid drivers license to transport clients as needed, must have current CPR training (we will also provide training if needed), must submit to an extensive background check and drug screening before employment offer can be made.

Brandi’s Hope Community Services