Full-Time Direct Support Professional (7:00am - 7:00pm Wed/Thur/Fri/eo Sat)

Progressive-Directions-Inc.-; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Ongoing training

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Progressive Directions, Inc. (PDI) is hiring a compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professional at our Columbia, TN location.

You will provide person-centered support to help individuals live more independently and participate in their communities. This full-time role offers a starting wage of $16.00 per hour, a consistent schedule, comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, paid time off and holidays, ongoing training and professional development, and opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and complete documentation in English.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance.
• Ability to complete required background checks and drug screening.
• Dependable attendance and the ability to work the assigned schedule.
• Patient, respectful, and supportive approach.
• Desire to help people live more independently.
• PDI provides required paid training.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centered support based on each person’s needs and goals.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care, when needed.
• Support community involvement, recreation, appointments, shopping, and other activities.
• Encourage independence, informed choices, and skill development.
• Assist with meal preparation, household routines, and maintaining a safe home environment.
• Provide transportation as assigned.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow all PDI policies, training requirements, and health and safety procedures.
• Protect the rights, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of the people supported.

Skills

Communication skills

English literacy

Documentation

Reliable transportation

Background checks readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Location: Columbia, TN

Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Make a Difference Every Day

Progressive Directions, Inc. (PDI) is hiring a compassionate and dependable Full-Time Direct Support Professional at one of our Columbia locations. For 50 years, PDI has helped people with intellectual and developmental disabilities build meaningful lives through pride, dignity, and independence. As a DSP, you will provide person-centered support that helps people make choices, participate in their communities, develop greater independence, and achieve their personal goals. This is more than just a job; it is meaningful work that can make a lasting difference in someone's life.

What You'll Do

• Provide respectful, person-centered support based on each person's individual needs and goals
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care, when needed
• Support community involvement, recreation, appointments, shopping, and other activities
• Encourage independence, informed choices, and skill development
• Assist with meal preparation, household routines, and maintaining a safe home environment
• Provide transportation as assigned
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time
• Follow all PDI policies, training requirements, and health and safety procedures
• Protect the rights, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of the people supported

Why Join PDI?

• Starting pay of $16.00 per hour
• Consistent full-time schedule
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees
• Paid time off and paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive leadership
• Meaningful work that changes lives
• Opportunities for advancement

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and complete documentation in English
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks and drug screening
• Dependable attendance and the ability to work the assigned schedule
• A patient, respectful, and supportive approach
• A genuine desire to help people live more independently
• Previous caregiving or direct support experience is helpful, but it is not required. PDI provides required paid training.

Progressive Directions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable law.