Direct Support Professional at Rolling Hills Developmental Center

Location: Starkville, Mississippi
Type: Full-time
Posted: Jun 19, 2026

Description

The Direct Support Professional/PCA assists individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities by performing various support tasks, including assisting with daily living activities like bathing and dressing, completing housekeeping chores, planning appointments, organizing schedules, shopping, meal preparation, and encouraging social engagement.

Required Skills

Housekeeping
Patient Transport
Behavior Planning
Self-Care Skills
Meal Preparation
Laundry
Personal Care
Cleaning
Kitchen Tasks
Organization
Appointment Scheduling
Time Management
Grocery Shopping
Cooking
Social Engagement

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to create behavior plans.
Ability to teach self-care skills.
Experience in cooking meals and doing laundry.
Ability to assist clients with daily personal tasks, including bathing and dressing.
Proficiency in completing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, washing dishes, and tidying.
Skill in helping plan client appointments and organizing a schedule.
Ability to organize transportation arrangements to appointments.
Experience in shopping for groceries and preparing meals that meet specific client dietary needs.
Ability to encourage client engagement in social networks and communities.