Direct Support Professional
Company: Brandi's Hope Community Services
Location: Tupelo
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Are you patient, kind, caring,
down-to-earth? 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 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 individual with intellectual/developmental
disabilities with challenging communication and behaviors. Good
communication and a team-oriented outlook are necessary attributes
for success. Full benefits package for qualified applicants. All
applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school
diploma or equivalency, minimum of two years of 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. This position is for a
Direct Support Professional (Days) Hours: Wednesday 10 am to 7 pm
and Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7 am - 7 pm 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 the
need of the client a DSP may be expected to transport to
appointments, report to work assignment with the client as a job
advocate, or could be assisting with feeding and hygiene. Duties
will be discussed with the 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, Oxford , Direct Support Professional, Healthcare , Tupelo, Mississippi
