Community Support Services DSP - Herculaneum Full Time
About The Position
Pony Bird, Inc. is hiring a full-time, day-shift Direct Support Professional for its Community Support Services program in Herculaneum. The program provides services that help people with disabilities develop skills for fuller, more independent lives and participate in their community. Pony Bird supports individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in a fun, enriching, and supportive environment, guided by compassion, dignity, respect, integrity, and teamwork. The position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour, with paid training and benefits.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 21 years old.
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid driver's license in good standing.
- Comfortable driving a 13-passenger van.
- Good interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to follow oral and written directions and solve problems.
- Patience, sensitivity, and a positive attitude toward people with severe to profound developmental disabilities.
- Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Basic computer skills, including data entry and word processing.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to push a wheelchair and transfer an individual to and from a wheelchair.
Responsibilities
- Support individuals with disabilities in developing skills for fuller, more independent lives.
- Help ensure program participants are involved in their community.
- Follow oral and written directions and use problem-solving skills.
- Respond quickly and calmly to emergencies, including accidents, seizures, and fires.
- Drive a 13-passenger van.
- Push wheelchairs and transfer individuals to and from wheelchairs.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Great benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
