Direct Support Pro — Meaningful Care & Community Impact

Easterseals Tennessee; Lexington (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

PTO

Weekend shift premium (Sat-Sun)

Tenure Pay Scale

Annual Performance Bonus

Job summary

Easter Seals Tennessee seeks a compassionate Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with daily living tasks in our person-centered homes. You’ll help with meals, hygiene, and medications, while supporting clients in community activities and implementing therapeutic plans with clinical staff.

The role offers an $15/hour starting wage, tenure/pay scale, annual bonus potential, plus weekend shift premium and comprehensive benefits, including health, life and disability coverages.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have valid automobile insurance.
• Basic computer skills.
• Pass a background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Based in our person supported home, DSPs provide caregiver assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and medication administration.
• DSPs may also facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals in the community.
• DSPs support therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance the quality of life for those we support.

Skills

Compassionate

Hardworking

Basic computer skills

Job description

Easter Seals Tennessee seeks a compassionate Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with daily living tasks in our person-centered homes. You’ll help with meals, hygiene, and medications, while supporting clients in community activities and implementing therapeutic plans with clinical staff.

The role offers an $15/hour starting wage, tenure/pay scale, annual bonus potential, plus weekend shift premium and comprehensive benefits, including health, life and disability coverages.