Sevita - Central, TN

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Full-time - Entry Level
Central, TN
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About the position

D&S Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived. The Direct Support Professional may be a full time or part time position and is considered non-exempt and paid hourly. The Direct Support Professional is responsible to provide direct support within a single program or unit within a program, typically supporting 4 - 6 individuals in residential settings, or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs. The Direct Support Professional is responsible to provide direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans and may include socialization, health maintenance, medication administration and skill or behavioral development. The Direct Support Professional assists with day-to-day activities including personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

  • Attends orientation and on-going training as directed; participates in monthly staff meetings.
  • Works scheduled hours; arrives for work on time; stays on shift until replacement arrives; notifies supervisor in advance when unable to work as scheduled.
  • Provides direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans.
  • Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans.
  • Assists with money management, as assigned, and assures safety of individuals' funds and property.
  • Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers.
  • Reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards.
  • May accompany individuals to medical appointments; relays orders and information to and from medical providers as required.
  • If assigned, accurately administers and documents delivery of medications and treatments.
  • Monitors individual's health; documents health concerns; communicates with nurse or supervisor as appropriate.
  • May transport individuals into the community; drives safely and according to local laws.
  • Performs daily and seasonal housekeeping as directed; maintains neat, clean and safe environment.
  • Checks water temperature as required when assisting with bathing; participates in safety drills.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Six months of experience in human services preferred.
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Valid driver's license in good standing.
  • Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.
  • All state-required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes.

Benefits

  • Fulltime with Benefits
  • Rate of Pay: $15.25
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