DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

DailyPay Available

Professional Development

Job summary

SRVS is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work with adolescent males, providing daily living support and supervised programming. You will help plan meals, manage routines, and facilitate community activities.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, safety, and respectful engagement to empower youths in achieving independence. The position offers paid training, opportunities for growth, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; further degrees preferred.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and documenting in English.
• Basic computer and internet literacy to use emails and data systems.
• Previous human services experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily activities of adolescent males using behavioral management principles.
• Assist with daily living activities and supervision in home and community settings.
• Support independence and help clients participate in community activities.
• Maintain safety, document interactions, and follow crisis procedures.
• Provide trauma-informed care and maintain confidentiality per policy.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education

Tools

Email

Time Recording

Job description

Change Lives While Growing Your Own Career

Direct Support Professional

Part-Time

DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At SRVS, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

About SRVS

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

For more than 53 years, SRVS has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Strengthen Communities
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will direct the daily activities of adolescent males in programming utilizing acceptable behavioral management principles. Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment in crisis situations.

Your responsibilities may includes:

• Assists with daily living activities, including but not limited to planning and preparing meals, housekeeping, and assisting with personal hygiene, cleaning.
• Supports the independence of persons served by providing the assistance necessary to maximize their quality of life.
• Assistance with all home management chores-cleaning, doing laundry, cooking
• Transport to and supervise/support/assure safety at community activities and events client chooses to attend. (i.e.: local festivals, eating out, movies, etc.)
• Supports persons served in developing relationships and becoming involved in their communities.
• Assure overall safety in the home with supervision/support, physical assistance, verbal prompts, and staff completion of home management tasks if client cannot or will not complete.
• Assist with critical thinking/judgement/and decision making in the home and community for overall personal health and safety. Handling any home or personal emergency that arises while service is being provided as directed by RHD guidelines in the On-Call Procedure.
• Provides supervision and guidance to the person served to build skills and competence.
• Documents interactions and activities per policies and procedures
• Monitors and responds to crisis situations or potential crisis situations consistent with best practice, policies, and procedures
• Communicate effectively with clients, Supervisors, and Supported Living Coaches consistently to assure client health and safety and follow up on any instructions given regarding personal or home management needs and/or tasks for client.
• Reports suspected incidents of neglect, abuse, or mistreatment consistent with the organization's policies and procedures
• Follow incident management reporting procedures.
• Maintains client confidentiality and adheres to the organization's values.
• Assists in maintaining the well‑being and safety of persons served.
• Supervise medication administration, Complete MARS, service logs, data collection, and Electronic Health Records as required.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned, verbally or in writing.
• Provide care that’s trauma informed.

Who We’re Looking For

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and documenting in English is required
• Prior experience in the human services field preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license
• Compliance with state and federal background screening

• Preferred
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, or a related field.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Join Us in Building Better Futures!

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

About Our Organization

SRVS is part of the Imperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.