Direct Support Professional- Supported Living

Direct Support Professional - Supported Living

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is actively seeking a caring and energetic Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Columbia, MS. This position is part-time and will have options for weekend work. The Direct Support Professional plays a vital role in providing assistance with daily activities, accompanying consumers on outings in the community, and supporting treatment plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance the quality of life for those we support.

County:
Marion

City:
Columbia

FT/PT Status:
Regular Part Time

Education:

High School Diploma

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Mississippi Driver's License with satisfactory driving record (no moving violations within 3 years)
• Must be able to obtain Class D license within 30 days of hire
• Must maintain auto liability limits of 100,000/300,000/50,000
• Copy of valid
  * CPR, MANDT, and other required testing results
  * upon hire
• Experience working with the IDD population preferred

• Assist others with activities of daily living (ADLs) and model appropriate behavior
• Provide transportation to and from facilities and community activities as needed
• Perform other work‑oriented tasks as assigned by supervisor
• Train participants in skills and conduct daily activities, training, and documentation for IDD day programs
• Eat lunch on site with participants and take breaks on site
• Help individuals learn skills for daily living appropriate to a home environment using pragmatic training techniques
• Demonstrate the importance of community involvement, social interactions, and maintaining relationships

Entry level

Part‑time

Other

Mental Health Care