Direct Support Professional I

Evergreen Life Services; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Evergreen Life Services seeks PRN Direct Support Professionals to provide compassionate support to individuals with disabilities in various settings in Knoxville, TN. Roles are paid $2 extra per hour and can range from 8 to 28 hours per week based on schedule.

The organization emphasizes equal opportunity employment and ongoing training. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, medication support, and community integration under supervisor guidance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old (non-driver) or 21 years old (driver).
• Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally in English and read/understand instructions, perform record-keeping, and write reports.
• Meet state agency requirements, including good standing with the abuse/neglect registry.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills (e.g., turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet).
• Prior experience as a direct support worker preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and follow their plans of care.
• Encourage independence with each individual.
• Assist individuals with medications and treatment plans as needed.
• Assist with home care tasks including cleaning, money management, and shopping.
• Provide transportation in company or personal vehicle as requested.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Basic computer skills

Direct support experience (preferred)

Good driving record

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Are you looking for a 2nd or 3rd job? Evergreen Life Services is hiring PRN DSP positions that are paid $2 more per hour. As a PRN staff, you can work as little as 8 hours per week or up to 28 hours per week according to your schedule.

Evergreen is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Position Description: Direct Support Professional PRN

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Supervisor/Manager of Home or Appropriate Program or Day Program Supervisor

Created: June 30, 2010

Revised: June 30, 2021

Job Summary Responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and following through on their individual plans of care.

Essential Job Functions

Encourage independence with each individual.

Ensure the individual has what they need to be independent as much as possible.

Empower, and teach model steps for the individual to perform tasks and grow in independence.

Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served

Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed

Assist individuals served in the care and cleaning of their homes, including reporting maintenance needs

Assist individuals served with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping

Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services (post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene

Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested

Prepare meals

Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds are done as requested

Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures

Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested

Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s)

Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect them as needed to ensure the safety and well-being of all involved

Provide individuals served transportation in the company or personal vehicle as requested

Qualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge

At least 18 years of age (non-driver) or 21 years of age (driver)

Effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping, and write reports

Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with the state abuse and neglect registry

Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e. turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet)

Prior experience as a direct support worker preferred

Physical Requirements

Constantly moves about to coordinate work

Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds while assisting individuals served in home, workshop, or job site.

Regularly assist individuals served physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate

Constantly alert and aware of consumer’s needs

Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or a medical condition to perform essential functions.

Special Requirements

Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect the credibility and professionalism of the organization.

Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life

Function successfully in stressful situations

Demonstrate high moral standards so as to be a positive role model for individuals served

Complete all orientation and on the job training prior to starting work

Work assigned shifts as required by management

Attend all training classes as required

Employment Variables Must have a good driving record that meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation. Must be able to pass drug screen and criminal background check. May be asked to work some evenings when required.

Working Environment May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.