Senior DSP II: Advanced Care & Coaching

Caregiver; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No credit check

Life insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K plan

Job summary

Caregiver, Inc. Company in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a DSP 2 to support individuals with higher medical and behavioral needs.

This advanced direct care role builds on DSP 1 duties, applying enhanced clinical skills, documenting care, and modeling best practices in daily support. The position emphasizes teamwork with Residential Coordinators and Area Directors, risk avoidance, crisis response, and participation in multidisciplinary coordination.

Qualifications

• Meets all DSP 1 minimum qualifications.
• Holds and maintains required state/company certifications for advanced medical/behavioral support.
• Demonstrated competency supporting higher-acuity individuals, including medication and behavior support per program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform all DSP 1 duties, including ADLs, community inclusion, transportation, and documentation.
• Provide advanced support for individuals with higher medical needs (e.g., complex medication routines, dietary/texture requirements).
• Implement behavior support strategies consistently; respond to escalations using approved de-escalation and safety techniques.
• Serve as a peer resource/mentor for DSP 1 staff; support on-the-job coaching and modeling of documentation and care routines.
• Proactively identify risks and communicate concerns to the Residential Coordinator and Area Director promptly.
• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination as requested (e.g., sharing observations for plan updates).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced direct care

Medication competence

Behavior support

Documentation

Crisis response

Job description

Caregiver, Inc. Company in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a DSP 2 to support individuals with higher medical and behavioral needs.

This advanced direct care role builds on DSP 1 duties, applying enhanced clinical skills, documenting care, and modeling best practices in daily support. The position emphasizes teamwork with Residential Coordinators and Area Directors, risk avoidance, crisis response, and participation in multidisciplinary coordination.