Direct Support Professional - Arnold Day and Evening Shift Part-Time - Great Place to Grow

Pony Bird, Inc.

  • Arnold, MO
  • $18.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Pony Bird, Winner of Best Non-Profit in Jefferson County for 2025, is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities.STARTING PAY OF $18.00 PER HOUR PLUS DIFFERENTIALSEVENING SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL $2.00 PER HOUR | MIDNIGHT SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL $2.50 PER HOUR | WEEKEND SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL $2.00 PER HOUREXCELLENT BENEFITSPAID TRAININGWhat does a Direct Support Professional do?
  • Support individuals to reach their full life potential
  • Maintain quality of life with dignity and respect
  • Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) and provide total care supports
  • Encourage independence to the individual's capacity
  • Serve as a positive role model to promote appropriate adult behavior
  • Provide accurate documentation
  • Adhere and implement Individual Support Plans
  • Assure a safe, clean home environment upholding accreditation standards and regulations
  • Team-player who can also work independently
  • Ability to travel independently while driving agency vehicles to provide transportation for individuals served
  • Maintain attendance according to the policy of the agency and position
Schedule and Work Location:
  • Day Shift 6:00am - 2:00pm or 6:30am - 2:30pm *Required to work every other weekend
  • Evening Shift 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *Required to work every other weekend
  • Arnold
Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Minimum of 21 years of age
  • Valid driver's license in good standing
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to follow oral and written directions and problem solve
  • Ability to evacuate individuals served in the event of a fire, natural disaster, or another emergency
  • Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention techniques, paid training provided.
  • Light computer skills to include data entry and word processing
  • Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
  • Ability to be flexible to provide the needs of the individuals served
Learn more about what it's like to be a member of the Pony Bird team atPony Bird, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Pony Bird, Inc.