Direct Support Professional — Day Shift, 7 a.m.

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional — Day Shift, 7 a.m. role is onsite in Gulfport, MS. Compensation is $1,092.50 biweekly for the minimum 42-hour weekly schedule, including six bonus overtime hours; fewer than 42 hours are paid at $11.50 per hour, and the maximum 54-hour schedule pays $1,299.50 biweekly. Brandi’s Hope supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and emphasizes choice and meaningful lives. The professional provides daily support tailored to individuals’ needs, including job supports, self-care, recreation, and community inclusion. The role may include transportation, job advocacy, feeding, or hygiene assistance depending on client needs, helping individuals participate in daily life and community activities.

What you'll do

• Provide daily support to individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities
• assist with job supports, self-care, recreational activities, and community inclusion
• depending on client needs, transport clients to appointments, serve as a job advocate, or assist with feeding and hygiene.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

gulfport ms

brandi's hope community services

developmental disabilities

intellectual disabilities

self-care support

job supports

community inclusion

day shift

7 a.m. start

sunday–wednesday schedule

optional weekend overtime

$11.50/hour if under 42 hours

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full benefit package for qualified applicants.

Why this role

Day schedule: Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., and Wednesday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Optional overtime shifts are available Saturdays and Sundays. Requires a high school diploma or GED, current valid driver’s license, CPR training, background check, and drug screening; the posting also lists experience requirements.

About the employer

Brandi's Hope Community Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.