IDD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - 10232026-82158

State of Tennessee; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee in Arlington, TN is seeking an entry-level Direct Care Worker to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a community home. Under supervision, you perform routine direct care tasks and help residents with daily activities, ensuring safety and dignity.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, ability to lift 50 pounds, and passing a background check plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.
• Background check completed as required by appointing authority.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds with or without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Implements Person Centered Support Plans as written by the person served and their support system and performs Person Centered Care for persons supported including, but not limited to, personal hygiene, active treatment inside and outside of the home, and other person focused care.
• Maintains personal property of people supported including, but not limited to, assessing the condition of the property, and helping persons make decisions on what they want to do with their property when they no longer need or want it.
• Utilizes custom positioning equipment as outlined in person-centered support plans.
• Maintains ICF/IID and/or residential home in a safe manner by cleaning routinely, checking on equipment and furniture to ensure things are in good working order, and keeping exits free from blockage for safe evacuations.
• Plans for emergencies to ensure persons supported remain safe and practices safety drills routinely to ensure safety of persons supported at all times.
• Ensures supplies are adequately stocked to support people supported.
• Completes training assigned within stated timelines.
• Utilizes standard appliances and equipment such as, but not limited to: Microwave, Range with Oven, Dishwasher, Washer and Dryer, Bathing Equipment, and Mechanical Lifts.

Skills

Active listening

Time management

Learning strategies

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/23/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/23/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 11/05/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $2,607.00 - $3,258.00

Salary (Annually) $31,284.00 - $39,096.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Arlington, TN

Department Disability and Aging (DDA)

LOCATION OF (5) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING (DDA), SHELBY COUNTY

A Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) screening will be conducted prior to employment.

This position is located at the West TN Community Homes.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.

NSQ's

• Completed a background check in a manner approved by the appointing authority.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds with or without assistance.

Overview

Under immediate supervision, this classification is responsible for performing direct care work of routine difficulty and perform related work as required. This is the working level in the IDD direct care series. An employee in this classification works at a community home providing direct care for intellectually and developmentally disabled (IDD) people. This class differs from a IDD Home Manager in that the incumbent of the latter supervises this classification and is responsible for managing a community home.

Responsibilities

• Implements Person Centered Support Plans as written by the person served and their support system and performs Person Centered Care for persons supported including, but not limited to, personal hygiene, active treatment inside and outside of the home, and other person focused care.
• Maintains personal property of people supported including, but not limited to, assessing the condition of the property, and helping persons make decisions on what they want to do with their property when they no longer need or want it.
• Utilizes custom positioning equipment as outlined in person-centered support plans.
• Maintains ICF/IID and/or residential home in a safe manner by cleaning routinely, checking on equipment and furniture to ensure things are in good working order, and keeping exits free from blockage for safe evacuations.
• Plans for emergencies to ensure persons supported remain safe and practices safety drills routinely to ensure safety of persons supported at all times.
• Ensures supplies are adequately stocked to support people supported.
• Completes training assigned within stated timelines.
• Utilizes standard appliances and equipment such as, but not limited to: Microwave, Range with Oven, Dishwasher, Washer and Dryer, Bathing Equipment, and Mechanical Lifts.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Manages Conflict
• Manages Complexity
• Business Insight
• Communicates Effectively

Knowledges

• Customer and Personal Service
• Therapy and Counseling
• Medicine and Dentistry
• Public Safety and Security

Skills

• Equipment Operation
• Active Learning and Listening
• Learning Strategies
• Time Management

Abilities

• Problem Sensitivity
• Written Comprehension
• Speech Clarity
• Limb and/or Full Body Flexibility