Direct Support Professional ( DSP )

Developmental Services of Dickson County; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Flexible hours

Full time and part time

Paid training

Paid time off

Opportunities to grow with us

Job summary

Developmental Services of Dickson County Inc in Clarksville, TN seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist adults with developmental disabilities in daily living tasks at home and in the community. This role emphasizes respect, safety and promoting independence.

We offer flexible hours, paid training, and opportunities to grow with us. Starting pay ranges from $15.00 to $18.25 per hour, with shifts including day, night, weekend, or weekday options.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass mandatory drug screen and physical examination.
• Pass a criminal history and personal background checks.
• Requires basic language, written and computer skills for communication and documentation.
• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years, acceptable driving history and proof of auto insurance if DSP is required to drive.
• Commutable areas include Burns, Lyles, White Bluff, Charlotte, McEwen, Nunnelly, Erin, Cumberland Furnace, Bon Aqua and Waverly.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and supports people's community involvement, social interactions, and relationships.
• Provides assistance and support in activities of daily living.
• Provides and seeks opportunities for individuals to make choices.
• Respects and advocates for the rights of individuals supported.
• Maintains confidentiality of records per HIPAA and laws.
• Provides transportation to access the community.
• Keeps clear, accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Drug screening

Background check

Driver's license

HIPAA awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Developmental Services of Dickson County Clarksville, Tennessee, United States

About this position

We are looking for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to fill an opening immediately in Dickson, TN. Direct Support Professionals work with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily living tasks, in their home and in the community.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible hours
• Full time and part time
• Paid training
• Paid time off
• Opportunities to grow with us
• Minimum salary starting at $15.00-$18.25 per hour
• With Direct Support Professional positions ranging from day, night, weekend or weekday, we are sure to find the right fit for you!

Responsibilities

• A Direct Support Professional (DSP) recognizes and supports people's community involvement, social interactions, and the maintenance of relationships
• Provides assistance and support to individual(s) in activities of daily living
• Provides and seeks out opportunities for individual(s) supported to make choices
• Respects and advocates for the rights of individual(s) supported
• Treats all individual(s) supported, families, coworkers and supervisors with dignity and respect
• Provides transportation for people to access the community
• Exhibits professionalism in the job
• Provides clear, accurate and timely records and documentation
• Provides a positive attitude to coworkers, team members, supervisors and agency representatives
• Maintains confidentiality of records/information according to HIPAA, State, Federal laws and guidelines
• And other duties and assigned.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass mandatory drug screen and physical examination
• Pass a criminal history and personal background checks
• Requires basic language, written and computer skills necessary for communication and documentation
• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years, acceptable driving history and proof of auto insurance as required (if DSP is required to drive)
• Commutable areas include Burns, Lyles, White Bluff, Charlotte, McEwen, Nunnelly, Erin, Cumberland Furnace, Bon Aqua and Waverly