Direct Support Professional - Arnold Day and Evening Shift Part-Time

Job Description Job Description 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 DIFFERENTIALS EVENING SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL $2.00 PER HOUR | MIDNIGHT SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL $2.50 PER HOUR | WEEKEND SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL $2.00 PER HOUR EXCELLENT BENEFITS PAID TRAINING What does a Direct Support Professional do? View our video on A Day in the Life of a DSP! 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 at Pony Bird, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Required 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
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