Direct Support Professional - FT

## Description

**Support with Purpose. Empower Lives Every Day.**

MBI Health Services is looking for compassionate and reliable **Direct Support Professionals** to join our residential team supporting adults and children with developmental disabilities.

In this role, you’ll make a direct impact by helping individuals with personal care, daily living skills, and community engagement in a supportive, home-like setting. Experience working with individuals who use wheelchairs or driving a handicap-accessible van is a **plus**, but not required. If you’re patient, dependable, and ready to make a difference…you belong here.

**Starting Pay: $17.95 per hour.**

**Available Shifts:**

• Saturday through Sunday between 7:00AM – 7:00PM
• Saturday through Sunday between 7:00PM – 7:00AM
• Monday through Friday between the hours of 3:00PM – 11:00PM

***Responsibilities:***

• Assist individuals with personal hygiene, daily living activities, and medication administration as directed
• Create and maintain a safe, comfortable living environment for residents
• Provide emotional support and companionship to individuals in their homes
• Accompany residents on community outings and recreational activities
• Prepare nutritious meals and perform light housekeeping duties
• Implement and monitor individual care plans, ensuring personalized support
• Conduct monthly fire drills and maintain safety protocols
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of client activities and progress
• Collaborate with team members and healthcare professionals to ensure quality care
• Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards at all times
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Immediately report any malfunction of equipment to the Residential Manager.
• Collect all mail from the properties relative to utility bills, court notices etc, and submit to Residential Manager.
• Ensure that during inclement weather and other emergencies all preventative and safety precaution activities are implemented as outlined in company policies.

## Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Successfully complete Phase I and II orientation training approved by DDA
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Physical ability to assist with personal care and perform light housekeeping duties
• Demonstrated empathy, patience, and resilience when working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
• Complete other trainings as required by stakeholders and management
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness
• Willingness to learn and adapt to clients' individual needs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards
• Emotional stability and resilience in a challenging work environment
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training