Direct Support Professional Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Company: Brandi's Hope Community Services
Location: Gulfport
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Are you patient, kind, caring,
down-to-earth? Do you enjoy outdoor activities like going fishing
or spending an afternoon at the park? Do you love listening to
music and going to the movies? Are you the type of person who is
willing to put the needs of the person you support as the primary
focus of your attention while at work? If so, this may be the job
for you! Brandi's Hope is looking for a Direct Support
professionals. If you believe everyone, regardless of
abilities/disabilities, should have a choice for a meaningful life
you might be just the right person. The right Direct Support
Professional should possess strong interactive skills and a
positive, creative, and energetic attitude to support this people
with intellectual/developmental disabilities who has challenging
communication and behaviors. Good communication and a team oriented
outlook are necessary attributes for success. Full benefit package
for qualified applicants. All applicants must be at least 18 years
of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalency, minimum two
years experience working with individuals with developmental
disabilities, valid driver's license and pass background checks. We
have several shifts available so please contact Brandi's Hope. The
starting pay for this position is $10.00 per hour with a set,
guaranteed schedule of 40 hour per week. For DSPs the rate for
overtime is $15.00. DSPs are given 3 hours of unworked overtime pay
for perfect attendance each week after they have worked 42 hours.
This makes the DSP rate of pay for worked hours $11.31 per hour.
After the successful completion of orientation, the base rate of
pay will increase to $11.50, overtime rate of $17.25 and the rate
of pay for hours worked is now $12.40. This position is for a
Direct Support Professional (Days) Hours: Monday-Friday
8:00am-4:00pm. Duties include, but not limited to: Provide daily
support to individuals with varying degrees of
development/intellectual disabilities. Will assist these persons
within the following areas: job supports, self-care, recreational
activities and community inclusion. Depending on need of client a
DSP may be expected to transport to appointments, report to work
assignment with client as a job advocate or could be assisting with
feeding and hygiene. Duties will be discussed with employer.
Qualifications : High School diploma or GED, Minimum of One (1)
year of verifiable work experience in the last three (3) years,
must possess a current, valid drivers license in order to transport
clients as needed, must possess current CPR training, must submit
to an extensive background check and drug screening before
employment offer can be made.
Keywords: Brandi's Hope Community Services, Gulf Port , Direct Support Professional Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, Social Services , Gulfport, Mississippi
