DSP Direct Support Professional - Per Diem

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 insurance

Life insurance (agency-paid)

Flexible spending accounts

403B (with company-matching)

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is hiring a Direct Support Professional/Residential Counselor in Oak Ridge, TN. This vital role involves providing care and support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes.

Responsibilities include assisting residents with daily activities, medication administration, and documentation of services. DPD offers generous benefits like paid training, medical and dental insurance, and a 403B plan with company matching.

Qualifications

• Must be motivated to work as part of a team acting in the best interest of residents.
• Experience with ID/DD population is a plus.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of CPR/First Aid and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Help meet the personal health, safety, and welfare of residents.
• Assist with personal care, cleaning, cooking, and life skills.
• Administer medication and document services provided.
• Drive residents to community activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Compassionate care

Medication administration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Agency vehicles

Job description

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 on Sunday). Non-work time will be paid at the base rate.

Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the DPD team!

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. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Group Homes.

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:

• We provide PAID training
• Medical/vision and dental
• Life insurance (agency-paid), supplemental life insurance (employee-paid)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance
• 403B (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.

Per Diem (M-F 7am-10:30am, All evenings 3:00pm-11:00pm, All overnights 11:00pm-7:00am)

All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion/passing of our criminal background/references/DMV check, fingerprinting, pre-employment physical and drug test, etc.

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).