Weekend Direct Support Professional

Journeys In Community Living

Murfreesboro (TN)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A community care provider in Tennessee is hiring a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities in becoming more independent and achieving personal goals. Responsibilities include providing direct support with daily living activities and fostering a safe environment. Candidates must have a high school diploma, be 18+, and possess a valid Class D Driver license. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Class D Driver license for State of Tennessee.
TB skin test or assessment within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist people with daily living activities like bathing and dressing.
Promote individual goals and personal dignity.
Document observations and activities accurately and timely.

Skills

CPR and First Aid Certification

Basic computer skills

Written and verbal communication

Consistent attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will assist people with intellectual disabilities learn, grow, and become more independent. The DSP will exhibit compassion, ensure a safe environment while supporting people by fostering independence and personal choice. The DSP will guide people supported as they acquire necessary skills, such as social behavior or interpersonal competence, and to have greater self‑reliance in their day to day lives. The DSP will report to the program Supervisor.

Essential Functions

Provide direct support for people with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, housekeeping, ambulating, and transferring, etc.), routines, developing job skills, and learning new skills personalized to each person as well as monitoring medical and health‑related tasks
Understand and promote people’s goals as well as personal dignity, respect, individualism, and quality of life
Provides opportunities for choice making and identifying and acquiring valued social roles in integrated community setting, including but not limited to membership in local groups, clubs and organizations
Administer medications according to Medication Safety guidelines
Treat persons with respect at ALL times
Implement and follow various plans and programs such as dining, therapies, community, etc.
Promotes community participation by educating, exposing, and providing experiences within the community and following community schedules
Document observations and activities and person responses to activities accurately and in a timely manner
Reports changes in person’s conditions or family situations
Assures person safety and maintains safe environment
Assist people with planning (menus, activities, outings, goals, etc.) and provides nutritious meals as applicable
Support people with personal responsibilities
Communicate and work with other team members effectively to aid in improving the quality of people’s lives
Participate in team meetings for people supported
Transport and accompany people to appointments, outings, etc.
Maintain confidentiality of people supported
Follow agency policies and procedures
Complete accurate reportable and non‑reportable events before end of shift, as needed
Meet attendance requirements at assigned location(s)

Other Functions

Attend training as assigned
Complete emergency drills as assigned
Participate in agency committees as assigned
Perform job coaching duties as assigned
Complete job contacts as assigned
Cover shifts in different departments as needed
All other duties as assigned by management

Required Skills

Maintain CPR and First Aid Certification, Medication Administration training, Relias, and other trainings and certifications as required within assigned timeframes
Basic computer skills including typing
Competent in written and verbal communication skills
Ability to meet consistent attendance requirements

Work Environment / Conditions

The physical environment requires the employee to be able to sit, stand, and walk for periods of time, which vary. Additionally, must be able to move in such a way to assist supported persons ambulate, bathe, dress, transfer, and toilet, which may require the ability to bend, stoop, push, pull, kneel etc., up to 50lbs. The working environment requires the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Position is either full‑time, non‑exempt position based on a 40‑hour work week, or part‑time as indicated below.

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