Direct Support Professional II — Empower Lives in Bartlett

Volunteers-of-America-Mid--state; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403b retirement with company match

Loan forgiveness options

Paid time off from day one

Job summary

Volunteers of America Mid-States is seeking a Direct Support Professional II to provide direct care and support in Bartlett, Tennessee. The role involves assisting individuals with activities of daily living, training, and community integration within the Memphis Developmental Disabilities Services program, under the Home Manager.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and the ability to read, write, and understand English.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the comfort and safety of consumers, ensuring medical, nutritional and personal care needs are met.
• Interact with consumers in an emotionally supportive and therapeutic manner; reinforce behaviors.
• Provide transportation and assist integration into the community by accompanying to social activities.
• Perform housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping and laundry duties.
• Complete assigned cleaning tasks and maintain a neat environment.
• Participate in ongoing training programs and mandatory staff meetings.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Volunteers of America Mid-States is seeking a Direct Support Professional II to provide direct care and support in Bartlett, Tennessee. The role involves assisting individuals with activities of daily living, training, and community integration within the Memphis Developmental Disabilities Services program, under the Home Manager.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and the ability to read, write, and understand English.