Compassionate DSP — Community Integration & Transport

Guiding Angels At Homecare; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Supportive agency team and training

Competitive pay

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Guiding Angels at Home Care in Knoxville, TN (37920) is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for Community Integration & Employment Transportation. This part-time, in-person role supports a young adult with autism by accompanying him in community activities and ensuring reliable transportation to and from his job.

You will coordinate 6+ hours of weekly support, with flex scheduling and some shifts aligned to the academic calendar.

Qualifications

• Requires valid driver’s license and reliable insured vehicle.
• Willingness to pass a background check and maintain a clean driving record.
• Patient, punctual, and person-centered approach to support.
• Able to follow a person-centered support plan and safety protocols (allergies).

Responsibilities

• Provide community integration support one-to-one with the client.
• Encourage exercise and health activities during outings.
• Promote independence and community involvement.
• Provide prompting and hands-on assistance as needed; follow the support plan.
• Arrange and provide safe transportation home from work (3 trips per week).

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Reliable

Patient

Person-centered approach

Tools

EVV

Job description

Guiding Angels at Home Care in Knoxville, TN (37920) is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for Community Integration & Employment Transportation. This part-time, in-person role supports a young adult with autism by accompanying him in community activities and ensuring reliable transportation to and from his job.

You will coordinate 6+ hours of weekly support, with flex scheduling and some shifts aligned to the academic calendar.