Direct Support Professional - IDD

All Ways Caring HomeCare•KNOXVILLE, TN

About The Position

All Ways Caring HomeCare is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate, individualized care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a home-like setting and in clients’ homes. The role supports clients’ dignity, privacy, and independence while helping them participate in daily and community activities.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Pass a background check.
Have a driver's license and valid auto insurance.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Have a Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification, or provide a copy of a high school diploma/transcript or GED diploma and have at least six months of experience providing behavioral health-related services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or documented experience providing specific supports to individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care, including assistance with hygiene, grooming, feeding, and ambulation.
Perform medical monitoring and health care-related tasks.
Foster positive relationships between individuals served and their circle of support.
Encourage self-help activities.
Implement Individual Service Plans and Behavior Support Plans.
Prevent or de-escalate aggression when managing individuals’ behaviors.
Maintain accurate daily documentation of activities, fire and disaster drills, Behavior Support Plans, medications, goals, data tracking, and other required information.
Transport individuals to and from community activities and medical appointments.
Transport clients or run errands for clients.
Perform other duties as assigned.