Direct Support Professional, Day Shift

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Picayune, MS, with a stated schedule of Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Starting pay is $10 per hour; the XML also lists a $10–$15 per hour range. Brandi’s Hope Community Services supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role provides individualized daily support that helps clients participate in work, self-care, recreation, and community life. Depending on client needs, the professional may assist with transportation, job advocacy, feeding, and hygiene while supporting each person’s goals and well-being.

What you'll do

• Support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in job supports, self-care, recreation, and community inclusion
• transport clients to appointments as needed
• provide job advocacy when assigned
• assist with feeding and hygiene depending on client needs
• communicate and work with the support team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

developmental disabilities

intellectual disabilities

community inclusion

self-care support

job support

picayune ms

brandi's hope

tuesday thursday friday

8 a.m.–4 p.m.

starting $10/hr

cpr training

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full benefit package for qualified applicants.

Why this role

The posting requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, current CPR training, background check, and drug screening; it gives differing experience requirements in separate sections.

About the employer

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