Direct Support Professional - DeSoto Day, Evening Shift Part-Time

Job Description

Pony Bird, Winner of Best Non-Profit in Jefferson County for 2025, 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

Part-time