Lead Direct Support Professional - Nashville

Pauline and Thomas Healthcare, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Discount Programs

Paid New Hire Training (CPR and First 

First Aid

Career Advancement Opportunities

Retirement Savings Program

Job summary

Pauline and Thomas Healthcare, Inc. in Nashville, Tennessee seeks a Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) to empower individuals with disabilities toward independence and quality of life.

The role includes supervising one person, administering daily living activities, and supporting community engagement. The position offers an hourly rate of $17.00 and a daytime Monday–Friday schedule (6:00am–3:00pm), with responsibilities around ISP implementation, medical appointments, and job-site support.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver's License
• High School Diploma/GED
• I9 Identification (Social Security Card, Passport, etc.)
• Required to walk or stand regularly
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to crawl, kneel, climb, stop and squat
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate verbally in English
• 1 year of direct care experience

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 1 person supported
• Assist individuals with disabilities with daily living and independence skills/personal care (may include grooming, bathing, feeding)
• Implement Individual Support Plans (ISP)
• Administer medication(s) and complete appropriate documentation
• Accompany person supported to medical appointments
• Accompany person supported to job site(s)
• Foster a meaningful relationship between the individuals and their community

Job description

Pauline and Thomas Healthcare (P&T) is a non-profit organization serving individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. P&T is seeking Lead Direct Support Professionals (LDSP) in Nashville, Tennessee to support and serve our individuals in leading them to be independent and have an amazing quality of life.

Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) Compensation:

• Hourly Rate: $17.00hr

Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) Schedule:

We have the shifts and times listed below available for all Direct Support Professionals.

• Monday-Friday: 6:00am - 3:00pm

Lead Direct Support Professional Responsibilities:

• Responsible for 1 person supported.
• Assist individuals with disabilities with their daily living and independence skills/personal care (may include grooming, bathing, feeding).
• Implement Individual Support Plans (ISP)
• Administer medication(s) and complete appropriate documentation.
• Accompany person supported to medical appointments.
• Accompany person supported to job site(s)
• Foster a meaningful relationship between the individuals and their community.

Lead Direct Support Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver's License
• High School Diploma/GED
• I9 Identification (Social Security Card, Passport, etc.)
• Required to walk or stand regularly
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to crawl, kneel, climb, stop and squat
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate verbally in English
• 1 year of direct care experience

Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) Benefits:

Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and Life

• Employee Discount Programs
• Paid New Hire Training including CPR and First Aid
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Retirement Saving Program

Pauline and Thomas Healthcare (P&T) is an EEO employer.