Location: Gulfport,MS, USA
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? What about getting your nails and toes done? Or your hair? Are you someone that enjoys the company of others, puzzles, coloring, and a good chat session? What about just hanging out at the park fellowshipping with others? Playing card games and board games? If this sounds like something you would be interested in then 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: Wednesday 1pm- 7pm and Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8 am - 8 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, 18 years of age, minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, minimum of One (1) year of verifiable work experience in the last three (3) years, must possess a current, valid drivers license to transport clients as needed, must have current CPR training, must submit to an extensive background check and drug screening before employment offer can be made.