Direct Support Professional – Make a Difference Daily

Easter Seals Tennessee Inc; Livingston (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) Plan

Generous PTO

Shift Premium Sat/Sun

Tenure Pay Scale

Annual Bonus

Job summary

Easter Seals Tennessee Inc. is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with disabilities in our Livingston area community homes. Responsibilities include daily caregiving activities, meal prep, personal hygiene, and medication administration.

Based in our person-centered homes, DSPs help individuals participate in activities and support integration with clinical teams to improve quality of life. Training provided; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have valid automobile insurance.
• Basic computer skills.
• Pass a background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Based in our person supported home, DSPs provide caregiver assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and medication administration.
• DSPs may also facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals in the community.
• In addition, DSPs support therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance the quality of life for those we support.
• You know you have made a difference in someone’s life at the end of your shift; we value compassionate, dependable team members.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to protected characteristics.

Job description

Easter Seals Tennessee Inc. is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with disabilities in our Livingston area community homes. Responsibilities include daily caregiving activities, meal prep, personal hygiene, and medication administration.

Based in our person-centered homes, DSPs help individuals participate in activities and support integration with clinical teams to improve quality of life. Training provided; equal opportunity employer.