Direct Support & Care Coach

Evergreen Life Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Evergreen Life Services in Texas seeks a committed team member to provide compassionate care to individuals served in home or day-program settings. You will support daily living activities, medication assistance, and adherence to care plans.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, complete required documentation, and participate in training. This role emphasizes safety, respect, and helping people with disabilities live more independently.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age due to auto liability coverage.
• Able to read, write and communicate verbally in English and read instructions.
• Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with state abuse and neglect registry.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills (e.g. log in/out, input data, approve timesheet).
• Prior experience as a direct support worker preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served.
• Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed.
• Assist individuals served in the care and cleaning of their home, including reporting of maintenance needs.
• Assist individuals served with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping.
• Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services, housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene.
• Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested.
• Prepare meals.
• Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds are done as requested.
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures.
• Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested.
• Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s).
• Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well-being of all involved.
• Provide individuals served transportation in company or personal vehicle as requested.

Skills

Direct support experience

English proficiency

Reading and writing

Job description

Evergreen Life Services in Texas seeks a committed team member to provide compassionate care to individuals served in home or day-program settings. You will support daily living activities, medication assistance, and adherence to care plans.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, complete required documentation, and participate in training. This role emphasizes safety, respect, and helping people with disabilities live more independently.