Compassionate Direct Support Professional - Part Time

Volunteers of America Mid-States; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Health Spending Account

Short Term Disability

403b retirement plan with company fund

Job summary

Volunteers of America Mid-States is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care, training and assistance in activities of daily living for individuals with developmental disabilities.

This part-time, hourly role reports to the Home Manager and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement savings and paid time off for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Patience and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the comfort and safety of consumers, ensuring medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are met.
• Interact with consumers in an emotionally supportive and therapeutic manner.
• Provide transportation and assist consumers with community integration and activities.
• Perform housekeeping, meal prep, shopping and laundry duties.
• Complete assigned cleaning tasks and general maintenance to keep a neat environment.
• Participate in required training and mandatory staff meetings.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Reading & writing English

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Volunteers of America Mid-States is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care, training and assistance in activities of daily living for individuals with developmental disabilities.

This part-time, hourly role reports to the Home Manager and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement savings and paid time off for eligible employees.