Direct Support Professional (DSP)

44i; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued leave

Holiday Pay

Overtime (Optional)

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

403B Retirement

Longevity Pay

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

44i in Gallatin, TN is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual disabilities in achieving personal goals. The role involves implementing person-centered plans, documenting activities, administering medications per state certification, and transporting individuals to community settings.

Applicants need a GED and must be at least 18. Drug screening and background checks are required; training is provided to help you succeed and collaborate with clients and

Qualifications

• GED is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a drug test and a national background check per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing person-centered goals and outcomes.
• Administer and document medication per state certification.
• Document activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Transport individuals to and from community settings.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Dependability

Education

GED

Job description

Direct Support Professionals are the heartbeat of providers serving adults with intellectual disabilities. The DSP plays a vital role in helping adults with intellectual disabilities reach their goals and aspirations through various forms.

The DSP offers a variety of assistance such as helping with the implementation of person-centered goals and outcomes, administering and documenting medication through a state issued certification, documenting activities of daily living, and transporting individuals to and from community integrated settings.

Benefits Include:

• Accrued leave
• Holiday Pay
• Overtime (Optional)
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• 403B Retirement
• Longevity Pay
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability.

At a minimum, a GED is required, and the applicant must be at least 18 years old. Experience in the field of intellectual disabilities is helpful but not required as we provide a training curriculum designed to help the applicant acclimate to this service type and culture. The applicant must be able to pass a drug test and a national criminal background check per state requirements. Please note that not all findings will disqualify the applicant from employment. In addition, the applicant needs to be able to work well with others and supervisors and possess a valid driver’s license.