Direct Support Professional- Full Time

Sevita • Johnson City, TN

104d • $14 - $15

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
• Assist with daily activities: Personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• 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; maintains confidentiality.
• Makes cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice/preference.
• 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.
• Accurately administers or supports self-administration of medication and documents delivery of medications and treatments.
• Monitors individual's health; documents health concerns; communicates with nurse or supervisor as appropriate.
• Prepares or supports individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice.
• 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.
• Works together with others, values others contributions; is courteous; communicates openly.
• Complies with all established safety policies, procedures, and rules.
• Performs daily and seasonal housekeeping as directed; maintains neat, clean and safe environment.
• Checks water temperature as required when assisting with bathing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED