Direct Support Professional (DSP) Day-Martin, TN (36679)

St Johns Community Services; Martin (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Long-term disability (LTD)

Connectivity reimbursements

PTO & vacation time

Flexibility

Family culture

Helping others live their best life

Job summary

St. John's Community Services in Tennessee seeks a Day Support Specialist to assist individuals with disabilities in daily activities and community integration. You will provide direct support, help maintain routines, and promote independence within ISP plans.

The role emphasizes safety, reliable transportation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. A health certificate and background checks are required; a high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to gain working knowledge of SJCS 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the mission and core values through relationship building and ISP implementation.
• Facilitate participation in community activities, services, and volunteer events.
• Complete daily data collection and documentation as per ISP, including behavioral supports.
• Observe, respond to, and report changes in individuals’ needs for follow-up.
• Monitor and report unusual events per SJCS policy and state regulations.
• Assist in developing activity calendars to meet ISP goals.
• Provide safe transportation to activities, appointments, and sites.
• Supervise to ensure health and safety and administer medication as needed.
• Attend agency events, workshops, trainings, and meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Public representation

Diversity collaboration

Food safety

Social/behavioral skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Tennessee - Martin - Martin, TN 38237 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: None Salary Range: $15.68 Hourly Travel Percentage: Road Warrior Job Shift: Day Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

About St. John's Community Services

As one of the oldest non-profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John's Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind. We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in 4 states and the District of Columbia.

At SJCS, we pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. Its why we exist. Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.

What are we looking for?

We are looking to add a Day Support Specialist to our team. As a Support Specialist you will 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.

Your overall essential responsibilities will be the following:

• 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 because 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.

Secondary Functions:

• Assist with medical appointments.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Other benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, and other benefits and company contributions
• Retirement plans.
• Company paid LTD.
• Connectivity reimbursements (some employees)
• PTO, Vacation, and sick time off.
• Flexibility
• Family culture
• Helping other people live their best life!

QualificationsRequired 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.

You will catch our eye if you have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
• Experience in community-based day programs a plus.

All SJCS employees must:

• Obtain a valid health certificate to meet SJCS or current funding authority requirements as required.
• Meet SJCS and the funding authority requirement of criminal background and record checks.
• Valid state-issued driver's license with current driver's record in good standing

Physical and environmental conditions include:

• May lift, position and/or transfer individuals with disabilities.
• Work environment involves risks or discomforts, which require special safety precautions e.g. safely operating a motor vehicle, exposure to aggressive human behavior.

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

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.

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.