Empowering Disability Support Specialist

Evergreen Life Services; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Evergreen Life Services in Sherman, TX is seeking a Direct Support Professional to maintain a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and to follow their plans of care.

You will assist with medications, daily living activities, transportation, budgeting, meals, and documentation, working as part of a team dedicated to helping people with disabilities live more independently. Training provided; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age (non-driver) or 21 years of age (driver).
• Able to read, write and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping and write reports.
• Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with state abuse and neglect registry.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e. turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet)
• Prior experience as a direct support worker preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served
• Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed
• Assist individuals served in the care and cleaning of their home, including reporting of maintenance needs
• Assist individuals served with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping
• Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as: meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services, housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene
• Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested
• Prepare meals
• Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds are done as requested
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures
• Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested
• Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s)
• Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well-being of all involved
• Provide individuals served transportation in company or personal vehicle as requested

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Computer skills

Prior DSP experience

Job description

Evergreen Life Services in Sherman, TX is seeking a Direct Support Professional to maintain a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and to follow their plans of care.

You will assist with medications, daily living activities, transportation, budgeting, meals, and documentation, working as part of a team dedicated to helping people with disabilities live more independently. Training provided; equal opportunity employer.