What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Brandi's Hope Community Services?
Do you like listening to music, shopping, and cooking? Is going to the mall or out to eat something you would do daily if you could? Are you someone that enjoys the company of others, puzzles, coloring, and a good chat session? This position may be for you, keep reading!
Brandi's Hope is looking for Support Professionals able to assist individuals with varying needs due to intellectual/developmental disabilities. The DSP will help the individuals they support to become successfully integrated into the community. If you have a passion for helping others and want to improve the lives of others please apply!
This position is for a Direct Support Professional (Days)
Hours: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 8 am - 8 pm, and Wednesday 8 am-4 pm.
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.