Empowering Direct Support Specialist

America Mid-States, Inc.; Bartlett, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life Insurance (company paid)

403b retirement plan with company fund

Loan forgiveness options

Job summary

Volunteers of America Mid-States seeks a Direct Support Professional II in Bartlett, TN to provide direct care, training, and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, helping with daily living activities and community integration.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily needs, safety monitoring, and participating in ongoing staff training. VOA offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, and a mission-driven work environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred, or commensurate skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the comfort and safety of consumers, ensuring medical, nutritional and personal care needs are met.
• Interact with consumers in an emotionally supportive and therapeutic manner and reinforce behaviors.
• Provide transportation and help with community integration via activities of choice.
• Perform general housekeeping, meal prep, shopping and laundry duties.
• Complete assigned cleaning tasks and general maintenance to keep a neat environment.
• Participate in required training and mandatory staff meetings.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Direct care

Training and support

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Volunteers of America Mid-States seeks a Direct Support Professional II in Bartlett, TN to provide direct care, training, and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, helping with daily living activities and community integration.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily needs, safety monitoring, and participating in ongoing staff training. VOA offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, and a mission-driven work environment.