Direct Support Specialist: Transform Lives Daily

Easterseals; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Easter Seals of Tennessee is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to help people with disabilities learn, work, and engage in their communities. Shifts include day, evening, weekend, and overnight slots with a starting wage of $15 per hour and a range of benefits.

DSPs provide daily living support, assist with meals, personal care, and medication administration, and collaborate with clinical staff to implement care plans.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide caregiver assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation and personal hygiene.
• Assist with medication administration and support community involvement.
• Work with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Automobile insurance

Basic computer skills

Background check

Drug screen

Job description

Easter Seals of Tennessee is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to help people with disabilities learn, work, and engage in their communities. Shifts include day, evening, weekend, and overnight slots with a starting wage of $15 per hour and a range of benefits.

DSPs provide daily living support, assist with meals, personal care, and medication administration, and collaborate with clinical staff to implement care plans.