Direct Support Professional

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

POSITION TITLE: Direct Support Professional

STATUS:Part Time, Hourly

PROGRAM:Developmental Disabilities Services

REPORTS TO: Home Manager

INTRODUCTION:

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a nonprofit organization serving four states, dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a mission of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors, along with support for individuals with developmental disabilities, restorative justice programs, and free HIV testing and education.

Founded in 1896, VOA continues its legacy of service through a team of mission-driven professionals committed to helping people thrive. Our workplace culture emphasizes flexibility, teamwork, and a supportive environment, along with a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Responsible for providing direct care, training and assistance in the various aspects of activities of daily living, self care, leisure/recreation, developmental training, prevocational and/or vocational and is responsible for upholding consumer’s rights.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE:

High School diploma or general equivalency diploma preferred, or commensurate skills. Demonstrate the ability to adequately read, write and understand the English language.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Monitor the comfort and safety of consumers’ served, while ensuring that the medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are being met.
• 2. Interact with consumers in an emotionally supportive and therapeutic manner, and practice effective techniques for reinforcing consumers’ behaviors.
• 3. Provide transportation and assist consumers with integration into the community by accompanying them to social and other activities of choice.
• 4. Perform general housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, and laundry duties.
• 5. Complete assigned cleaning tasks and general maintenance on a routine basis in order to maintain a neat and clean environment.
• 6. Participate in all required on-going training programs and attend all mandatory staff meetings.
• 7. Performs all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:

Health and Wellness:

• Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
• Health and Wellness Program
• Medical Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• Short Term Disability
• MetLife Legal Plans

Financial Wellbeing:

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• Life Insurance (company paid)
• 403b retirement plan with company fund matching
• *Loan forgiveness options through federal programs
• (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• *All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one

Work Culture:

• Commitment Committee
• Integrity Committee

Training & Development:

• VOA LEAD Program-
• Leadership Development Program
• VOA University -
• Staff Development
• Clinical Training and Development

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.