Full-Time Direct Support Professional - Empower Lives

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

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay: $16.00 per hour

Full-time schedule

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Ongoing training

Job summary

Progressive Directions, Inc. is hiring a compassionate and dependable Full-Time Direct Support Professional at our Columbia, TN location. DSPs provide person-centered support to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities participate in their communities and pursue greater independence.

This role includes daily living assistance, transportation, documentation, and adherence to policies. Starting pay is $16.00 per hour with comprehensive benefits, paid time off, holidays, and

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, communicate in English
• Provide daily living and personal care as needed
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Person-centered support

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Progressive Directions, Inc. is hiring a compassionate and dependable Full-Time Direct Support Professional at our Columbia, TN location. DSPs provide person-centered support to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities participate in their communities and pursue greater independence.

This role includes daily living assistance, transportation, documentation, and adherence to policies. Starting pay is $16.00 per hour with comprehensive benefits, paid time off, holidays, and