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Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources

Direct Support Professional- Supported Living

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources, Columbia, Mississippi, United States, 39429

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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.

Location and Status County: Marion

City: Columbia

FT/PT Status: Regular Part Time

Education: High School Diploma

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Part‑time

Job function Other

Industries Mental Health Care

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