Direct Support Professional Shift A 7p

Overview

Are you patient, kind, caring, down-to-earth? Do you love arts & crafts, swimming, basketball, music, movies and dancing? Are you the type of person who is willing to put the needs of the person you support as the primary focus of your attention while at work? If so, this may be the job for you! Brandi's Hope is looking for a Direct Support Professional.

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 this young lady with intellectual/developmental disabilities who has challenging communication and behaviors. Good communication and a team oriented outlook are necessary attributes for success.

Full benefit package for qualified applicants. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalency, minimum two years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, valid driver s license and pass background checks. We have several shifts available so please contact Brandi's Hope.

This position is for a Direct Support Professional (Nights)

Hours:

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 7pm - 7am and Wednesday 7pm-1am.

• Provide daily support to individuals with varying degrees of development/intellectual disabilities.
• Assist these persons within the following areas: job supports, self-care, recreational activities and community inclusion.
• Depending on the needs of the client, a DSP may be expected to transport to appointments, report to work assignment with client as a job advocate, or assist with feeding and hygiene.
• Duties will be discussed with the employer.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum two years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Must possess a current, valid driver s license to transport clients as needed.
• Must possess current CPR training.
• Must submit to an extensive background check and drug screening before employment offer can be made.