Direct Support Professional - Community Support Services Part-Time Weekdays Only Festus/ Herculaneum - Pony Bird, Inc.

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

STARTING PAY OF $18.00 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 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:

• Monday - Friday, approximately 8:00am - 4:00pm
• Herculaneum/Festus

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Valid driver's license in good standing
• 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 www.ponybird.org/news

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