Direct Support Professional Shift B 8a
Company: Brandi's Hope Community Services
Location: Gulfport
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Are you patient, kind, caring,
down-to-earth? Do you love arts & crafts, swimming, basketball,
music, movies and dancing? 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 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 45 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 90 days, the base rate of pay
will increase to $11.50 per hour, overtime rate of $17.25 and the
rate of pay for hours worked is now $13.01. This position is for a
Direct Support Professional (Days) Hours: Wednesday 1pm to 7pm and
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8am - 8pm 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, Biloxi , Direct Support Professional Shift B 8a, Social Services , Gulfport, Mississippi
