What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional- Supervised Living position at Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources?

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is actively seeking caring and energetic Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a community-based residential setting in Hattiesburg, MS. The Direct Support Professional position plays an important part in providing assistance in daily living activities, accompanying Pine Belt Mental Health's 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.

Supervised Living Services provide individually tailored supports which assist with the acquisition, retention, or improvement in skills related to living in the community. Learning and instruction are coupled with the elements of support, supervision and engaging participation to reflect the natural flow of learning, practice of skills, and other activities as they occur during the course of a person’s day. Activities must support meaningful days for each person. Activities are to be designed to promote independence yet provide necessary support and assistance. Day Shifts are available.

For 50 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt. Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Our eighteen-county service area includes Amite, Covington, Forrest, Franklin, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jeff Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion, Pear River, Perry, Pike, Stone, Walthall and Wayne

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources offers a competitive benefits package including employer paid life insurance and LTD, along with optional Health, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA, and 403(b) plan along with a generous leave policy.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Must be able to obtain MS CDL Class D Driver's License within 30 days of hire

Valid Mississippi Driver's License with clean driving record required (no moving violations within 3 year period)

Use of personal transportation required to provide services in the community

Will need auto liability insurance limits of 100,000/300,000/50,000 within one month of hire

Experience working with the IDD population preferred

Experience assisting others with ADLs preferred

Will pass CPR, MANDT, and other required testing

Responsibilities:

Accompanies and transports clients on outings in the community, work, or other activities.

Assists clients with learning independent living skills, such as cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene, and social skills.

Completes all required documentation on time and by PBMHR standards.

Supports goals and plans made with clinical staff to enhance quality of life.

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