Empowerment Care Specialist (Direct Support)

Support Solutions; Jacksboro (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO Accrual

Paid Holidays

Paid Orientation

401K Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Support Solutions in Jacksboro, TN is seeking a Full Time position to support individuals with disabilities, enabling self-directed lives and skill development. You will assist with daily activities, accompany to appointments, and ensure safety and dignity in all interactions.

Responsibilities include personal care, community integration, meal preparation, documentation, and transport. A valid driver's license, background checks, and training compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and able to read and write effectively.
• ECF staff must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid drivers license and maintain a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record throughout employment with SS.
• Must meet state and local requirements regarding criminal background check, sexual offender check, abuse registry, drug and felony offender listings.
• Must meet all training requirements and keep training current.

Responsibilities

• Supports the person supported with personal care and daily routines, and in achieving outcomes from the ISP.
• Understands and practices Support Solutions philosophy and values in interactions with the person supported and community members by using language and actions that respect the worth and dignity of people at all times.
• Helps the person supported become integrated with the community by providing person centered supports.
• Assures safe transport and accompanies the person supported as needed to events, job sites, and medical appointments.
• Ensures proper use of the person supported and agency resources.
• Attends all training meetings assigned by Support Solutions.
• Cooks and provides meals based on scheduled menus.
• Performs daily activities or teaches the person supported to do so, such as activities of daily living skills.
• Consistently works and documents improvement toward meeting outcomes.
• Utilizes electronic records system including completing daily shift notes as required by funding entities.
• Oversees storage and administration of medications.

Skills

Compassionate patient support

Effective communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Support Solutions in Jacksboro, TN is seeking a Full Time position to support individuals with disabilities, enabling self-directed lives and skill development. You will assist with daily activities, accompany to appointments, and ensure safety and dignity in all interactions.

Responsibilities include personal care, community integration, meal preparation, documentation, and transport. A valid driver's license, background checks, and training compliance are required.