Direct Support Professional (DSP) Day-Martin, TN (31386)

St. John's Community Services; Martin (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in individual and family services is looking for a Direct Support Professional in Martin, TN. The role involves providing direct support to individuals with disabilities, assisting with personal care, and engaging them in community activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in working with persons with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Two or more years related experience working with persons with disabilities preferred.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of acceptable food preparation and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and assistance with personal care to individuals with disabilities.
• Facilitate community-based activities and complete data documentation.
• Monitor and report any changes in individuals’ needs.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Data collection

Behavioral skills

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Day-Martin, TN (31386)

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Job Summary: Participate as an active and contributing member of a dynamic and collaborative team. Provides direct support to individuals with disabilities in developing and/or maintaining skills that will enhance the quality of their lives in the community; assists with personal care and daily routines occurring in community training sites.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for carrying out the mission and core values of the organization through relationship building activities internally and externally, as well as skills training acquired as a result of the implementation of the Individual Service Plan (ISP).
• Facilitate individual’s active participation in community-based activities, including contracted services and volunteer activities.
• Complete daily and routine data collection and documentation as stipulated in the Individual Service Plan (ISP) including behavioral support and other specialized plans
• Observe, respond, and report/document individual’s physical, social, behavioral and personal needs by recognizing any changes in individuals that may require additional follow-up or attention
• Monitor and report any unusual events in accordance with SJCS policy and state regulations.
• Assist in the development of activity calendars to ensure that the activities conducted meet the needs of the individuals supported as indicated in ISPs.
• Provide safe transportation to and from scheduled community activities, appointments, and/or community sites
• Provide routine feedback regarding fleet transportation services as needed and requested.
• Provides adequate supervision to individuals to facilitate their health and safety including administering medication that is timely and in the correct dosage
• Attends and participates in all relevant agency events, workshops, training and meetings; &
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to gain working knowledge of St. John’s Community Services policies and procedures.
• Ability to act as a representative of St. John’s Community Services to the public.
• Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with other staff members and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of acceptable food preparation and safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to model and teach relevant social and behavioral skills.
• Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office machines.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Two or more years related experience working with persons with disabilities preferred; Experience in community-based programs a plus.
• Valid health certificate that meets the requirements for the jurisdiction(s) in which the employee works.
• Must meet SJCS and funding jurisdiction current requirements for criminal background/records check.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license with current driving record in good standing required.
  
  

Physical And Environmental Conditions

Work may require lifting heavy objects up to 30 pounds.

Work environment involves risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions e.g. safely operating a motor vehicle, exposure to aggressive human behavior.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

St. John's Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. John's Community Services does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental quality, military service, or other protected class.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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