Direct Support Specialist — Transform Lives Daily

Evergreen Life Services; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Evergreen Life Services in Texas seeks dedicated staff to maintain safe, therapeutic environments for consumers and support their plans of care. You will assist with medications, daily activities, budgeting, meals, and transportation while documenting appropriately.

Applicants should be able to read/write English, have a valid driver’s license, pass a background check, and be at least 18 (21 for drivers). Direct support experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and communicate English clearly.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance coverage as required.
• Pass background check and drug screen.
• 18+ (non-driver) or 21+ (driver) age requirement.
• Prior direct support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a healthy, safe, therapeutic environment.
• Assist with medications and treatment plans as needed.
• Assist with home care tasks and reporting maintenance needs.
• Support money management, budgeting, and shopping for consumers.
• Help with daily activities: meals, transportation, personal care.
• Complete documentation per policies and plans of care.
• Provide transportation as required.

Skills

English reading/writing

Valid driver's license

Basic computer skills

Direct support experience

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

Evergreen Life Services in Texas seeks dedicated staff to maintain safe, therapeutic environments for consumers and support their plans of care. You will assist with medications, daily activities, budgeting, meals, and transportation while documenting appropriately.

Applicants should be able to read/write English, have a valid driver’s license, pass a background check, and be at least 18 (21 for drivers). Direct support experience is preferred.