Direct Support Professional — Day Shift

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Meridian, MS, with a stated schedule of Wednesday 10 a.m.–7 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Compensation starts at $10.00 per hour, with overtime at $15.00; after orientation, the base rate increases to $11.50 per hour and overtime to $17.25. Brandi’s Hope Community Services supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in pursuing meaningful lives. The professional provides daily support with job activities, self-care, recreation, and community inclusion. Depending on client needs, the role may include transportation to appointments, job advocacy, feeding, and hygiene assistance.

What you'll do

• Provide daily support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• assist with job supports, self-care, recreational activities, and community inclusion
• transport clients to appointments, provide job advocacy, or assist with feeding and hygiene as client needs require.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

meridian ms

brandi's hope community services

developmental disabilities

daily support

self-care

job supports

community inclusion

client transportation

cpr training

$10–$11.50 base hourly

45-hour schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting states a full benefits package for qualified applicants and describes guaranteed weekly hours and attendance-related pay provisions.

Why this role

The posting describes guaranteed 45-hour weekly schedules and additional unworked overtime pay for perfect attendance after 42 hours worked.

About the employer

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