Direct Support Professional - DeSoto Day and Evening Shifts Part-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Pony Bird, is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities.

STARTING PAY OF $19.00 PER HOUR PLUS DIFFERENTIALS

EVENING SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL $2.00 PER HOUR | MIDNIGHT SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL $2.50 PER HOUR | WEEKEND SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL $2.00 PER HOUR

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

PAID TRAINING

What does a Direct Support Professional do?

• Support individuals to reach their full life potential
• Maintain quality of life with dignity and respect
• Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) and provide total care supports
• Encourage independence to the individual's capacity
• Serve as a positive role model to promote appropriate adult behavior
• Provide accurate documentation
• Adhere and implement Individual Support Plans
• Assure a safe, clean home environment upholding accreditation standards and regulations
• Team-player who can also work independently
• Maintain attendance according to the policy of the agency and position

Schedule and Work Location:

• Day Shift 6:45 a.m - 3:15pm *Required to work every other weekend
• Evening Shift 2:45p.m. - 11:15 p.m. *Required to work every other weekend
• DeSoto

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and problem solve
• Ability to evacuate individuals served in the event of a fire, natural disaster, or another emergency
• Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention techniques, paid training provided.
• Light computer skills to include data entry and word processing
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to be flexible to provide the needs of the individuals served

Learn more about what it's like to be a member of the Pony Bird team at

Pony Bird, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V/SO