Direct Support Professional — Make a Real Impact in Care

Easter Seals Tennessee Inc; Parsons (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Annual Performance Bonus

Shift Premium on Weekends

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Easter Seals Tennessee Inc is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to help people with disabilities learn, work and participate in their communities. Based in our person supported home, DSPs assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and medication administration, while coordinating with clinical staff to support individual plans.

No matter your background, if you bring the right attitude, we will train you for success.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct Support Professionals provide caregiver assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and medication administration.
• DSPs support therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance quality of life for those we support.
• DSPs may facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals in the community.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Easter Seals Tennessee Inc is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to help people with disabilities learn, work and participate in their communities. Based in our person supported home, DSPs assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and medication administration, while coordinating with clinical staff to support individual plans.

No matter your background, if you bring the right attitude, we will train you for success.