Direct Support Professional

Volunteers of America Mid-States; Tennessee; On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Short Term Disability

MetLife Legal Plans

Job summary

Volunteers of America Mid-States is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Murfreesboro, TN. This role provides direct care, training, and assistance with activities of daily living for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The position is full-time, hourly, and non-exempt, reporting to the Home Manager. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and the role involves transportation, community integration, and daily living support within a nonprofit care environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the comfort and safety of consumers and ensure medical, nutritional and personal care needs are met.
• Interact with consumers in a supportive and therapeutic manner and reinforce desired behaviors.
• Provide transportation and assist with community integration and social activities.
• Perform general housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping and laundry duties.
• Complete assigned cleaning tasks and general maintenance to keep a neat environment.
• Participate in training programs and attend mandatory staff meetings.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Direct Support Professional

LOCATION: Murfreesboro, TN

STATUS: Full - Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

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

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

BENEFITS

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

Health and Wellness

• Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
• Health and Wellness Program
• Medical Coverage
• Dental 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
• Employee discounts
• 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
• Justice Committee
• Integrity Committee
• Compassion Committee
• Retention Committee

Training & Development

• VOA LEAD Program
• Leadership Development Program
• VOA University
• Staff Development
• VOA Academy
• 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.