Night – Direct Support Professionals

Tennessee Family Solutions; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Family Solutions Inc. is seeking a Night - Direct Support Professional to supervise overnight hours and assist residents in daily living activities across Murfreesboro and nearby areas.

The role includes supporting physical care, safety protocols, and routine meals in community settings. You will participate in maintaining a clean environment and follow Teaching Family Model guidelines while collaborating with a team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years of prior experience in a similar scope preferred.
• Ability to perform household cleaning tasks and follow menus/recipes.
• Knowledge of Teaching Family Model components preferred.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Ability to drive; valid Tennessee drivers license and insurance per policy.

Responsibilities

• Assists persons served to maximize independence and provides overnight supervision.
• Performs supplemental deep cleaning services.
• Complies with federal/state regulations and Teaching Family Model; follows TFS policies.
• Demonstrates professional attitude, demeanor, and interpersonal skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

High energy and adaptability

Patience

Observation and feedback

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job: Night - Direct Support Professionals

Job: Night - Direct Support Professionals

Title: Night - Direct Support Professionals

Location: Murfreesboro / Hermitage / Nashville / Smyrna

Job Information:

Mission: To provide supervision of persons served during the overnight hours, and supplemental deep cleaning services; and to teach skills and behaviors to maximize independence in activities of daily living for a small caseload of persons who have severe developmental disabilities and other special needs in a variety of community settings.

Responsibilities

• Assists persons served to maximize independence in activities of daily living and provides supervision of persons served during the overnight hours.
• Performs supplemental deep cleaning services.
• Complies with various federal and state regulations, TFS' adaptation of the Teaching Family model, and TFS policies/procedures.
• Behavior exhibits professional attitude, demeanor, and interpersonal skills required by position and company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent preferred
• Minimum of one-two years of prior experience in a position of similar scope preferred
• Ability to perform household cleaning tasks (moving heavy furniture and appliances on rollers, pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, and overhead reaching
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques, cooking skills, and an ability to follow menus and recipes
• Ability to perform CPI system techniques (which include lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching blocking, grabbing)
• Knowledge of Teaching Family Model components and techniques preferred
• Ability to recognize natural teaching opportunities and act upon them
• Ability to handle all aspects of personal care with sensitivity and caring
• Ability to communicate through verbal and written mediums
• Ability to observe, ask questions, listen actively, and give and accept feedback effectively
• A high energy level, adaptability, assertiveness patience and ability to work in a team environment
• Operation of a motor vehicle is required which includes: proof of a current, valid drivers license, current automobile liability insurance for state of Tennessee Family Solutions Inc.; and has the ability to qualify as a driver under TFS insurance guidelines
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physical system techniques (which include frequent lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, blocking, grabbing)
• Ability to lift at least one-fourth of own body weight unassisted
• Ability to perform unassisted transfers of disabled adults with adaptive equipment (lift belts, Hoyer lifts, etc.)
• Ability to speak and communicate effectively with others through verbal and written mediums. May include the use of assisting devices to compensate

Mental Demands

• Organize and compile information from external and internal sources.
• Communicate effectively with both external and internal customers.
• Ability to allay maladaptive (sometimes aggressive) behaviors while maintaining calm and composure.