Direct Support Professional-Waiver

The Role

We are hiring for Direct Support Professionals to provide support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community as part of our waiver services. You will assist the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating their requests and needs for services and supports. You will implement services and supports to address the person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through each person’s Centered Plan.

Responsibilities

• Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents.
• Increase awareness of self-advocacy and support individual choice and decision-making.
• Accompany people to work, the movies, concerts, shopping, and other community outings.
• Teach independent living skills.
• Provide transportation to appointments.
• Foster positive relationships within the community.
• Promote decision-making about living, work, and social relationships.
• Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating).
• Document the care you provide.
• Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
• Understand diverse challenges of those living with disabilities and use effective advocacy strategies.
• Connect people with resources to further explore opportunities in their career, education, volunteerism, etc.
• Promote effective communication.
• Assist in medication administration where state law allows.
• Protect confidentiality.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred (TN))
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid drivers’ license
• Some computer skills preferred
• Conflict resolution
• Decision making
• Communication skills
• Ability to maintain good work attendance
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Qualifications

• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving: Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

Pay

$15.00/hour

Schedule

Not specified