DSP Direct Support Professional - 30 Hrs Temp. Overnight

Department for Persons with Disabilities; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 28,227 - 29,604; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical/vision and dental

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) with company matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Department for Persons with Disabilities is seeking a Direct Support Professional for a night shift position in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This role involves providing care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assisting with personal care, medication administration, and documenting services.

Applicants should be motivated, possess a high school diploma, and have a valid driver's license. The position offers competitive pay at $20.49 per hour, with additional benefits including paid training, medical coverage, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Be motivated to work as part of a team.
• Experience with ID/DD population is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of CPR/First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Assist in personal care areas for residents.
• Supervise cleaning, cooking, and life skills.
• Administer and assist with medication.
• Drive residents to/from day programs.
• Document services provided.
• Assist with community-based activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Care for ID/DD population

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

DSP Direct Support Professional - 30 Hrs Temp. Overnight

Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD)

Regular Salary: $20.49 per hour Mon-Fri and $21.49 per hour (shifts beginning 11PM Friday to 11PM Sunday). Non-work time will be paid at the base rate.

Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is one of the largest Catholic Charities agencies providing care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the United States.

What’s the role of a Direct Support Professional/Residential Counselor (DSP)?

• Residential Counselor is a direct care professional whose primary responsibility is to help meet the personal health, safety and welfare of the people living in the group home.
• You will assist and/or supervise individuals in personal care areas i.e. bathing/toileting; participate and/or supervise in cleaning, cooking and life skills.
• Administer and/or assist with medication administration.
• You must communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers and the individuals living in the homes.
• Drive residents to/from day programs, outside/within their community using agency vehicles.
• This position requires daily documentation of services provided.
• Assist with fun community-based activities.

Great Benefits: For full time positions (30+ per week) we offer:

• Paid training.
• Medical/vision and dental.
• Life insurance (agency-paid), supplemental life insurance (employee-paid).
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance.
• 403(b) with company matching.
• Generous paid time off.

Job Requirements:

• Be motivated to work as part of a team that acts in the best interest of our residents at all times.
• Experience with ID/DD population is a plus.
• This career requires HS diploma or equivalent.
• A valid (non-provisional) driver’s license.
• The ability to meet the physical requirements of CPR/First Aid and our emergency evacuation procedures.

Shift: Night shift (Friday 11:00 PM – Sunday 11:00 PM) for 30 hours per week.

All staff must attend a monthly Staff Meeting – date/time to be determined and announced in advance. Meeting waivers are provided for conflicts due to secondary employment and/or school (appropriate documentation required).