Direct Support Professional - Memphis

Volunteers of America Mid-States; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off from day one

Employee discounts

Job summary

Volunteers of America Mid-States in Bartlett, TN is seeking a Direct Support Professional II to provide direct care, training, and assistance with daily living activities for individuals with developmental needs. This part-time, hourly role supports consumer rights and promotes safe, supportive community participation.

Responsibilities include monitoring comfort and safety, reinforcing positive behaviors, facilitating transportation and social integration, and performing light housekeeping and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general equivalency diploma preferred, or commensurate skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to adequately read, write and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Direct Support Professional II

LOCATION: Bartlett, TN 38134

STATUS: Part-Time, Hourly

PROGRAM: Memphis Developmental Disabilities Services

REPORTS TO: Home Manager

INTRODUCTION

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non‑profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low‑income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, “volunteer” referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission‑driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.

BENEFITS

• Health and Wellness
  • Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
  • Health and Wellness Program
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Spending Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • MetLife Legal Plans
• Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • Life Insurance (company paid)
  • 403(b) retirement plan with company fund matching
  • Employee discounts
  • Loan forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  • All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one
• Work Culture
  • Commitment Committee
  • Justice Committee
  • Integrity Committee
  • Compassion Committee
  • Retention Committee
• Training & Development
  • VOA LEAD Program – Leadership Development Program
  • VOA University – Staff Development
  • VOA Academy – Clinical Training and Development

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

Responsible for providing direct care, training and assistance in the various aspects of activities of daily living, self‑care, leisure/recreation, developmental training, prevocational and/or vocational and is responsible for upholding consumer’s rights.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE

High School diploma or general equivalency diploma preferred, or commensurate skills. Demonstrate the ability to adequately read, write and understand the English language.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor the comfort and safety of consumers served, while ensuring that the medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are being met.
• Interact with consumers in an emotionally supportive and therapeutic manner, and practice effective techniques for reinforcing consumers’ behaviors.
• Provide transportation and assist consumers with integration into the community by accompanying them to social and other activities of choice.
• Perform general housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, and laundry duties.
• Complete assigned cleaning tasks and general maintenance on a routine basis in order to maintain a neat and clean environment.
• Participate in all required on‑going training programs and attend all mandatory staff meetings.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.