Compassionate Direct Care Specialist (Part-Time)

Volunteers of America Mid-States; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off from day one

Employee discounts

Job summary

Volunteers of America Mid-States in Bartlett, TN is seeking a Direct Support Professional II to provide direct care, training, and assistance with daily living activities for individuals with developmental needs. This part-time, hourly role supports consumer rights and promotes safe, supportive community participation.

Responsibilities include monitoring comfort and safety, reinforcing positive behaviors, facilitating transportation and social integration, and performing light housekeeping and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general equivalency diploma preferred, or commensurate skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to adequately read, write and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the comfort and safety of consumers served, while ensuring medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are met.
• Interact with consumers in an emotionally supportive and therapeutic manner, reinforcing positive behaviors.
• Provide transportation and assist consumers with social integration by accompanying them to activities.
• Perform general housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, and laundry duties.
• Complete assigned cleaning tasks and general maintenance to maintain a neat environment.
• Participate in required training programs and attend mandatory staff meetings.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Volunteers of America Mid-States in Bartlett, TN is seeking a Direct Support Professional II to provide direct care, training, and assistance with daily living activities for individuals with developmental needs. This part-time, hourly role supports consumer rights and promotes safe, supportive community participation.

Responsibilities include monitoring comfort and safety, reinforcing positive behaviors, facilitating transportation and social integration, and performing light housekeeping and