Direct Support Professional | Saturday & Sunday | 7am - 7pm | Jackson, TN

Support Solutions • Jackson, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional supports individuals with disabilities, empowering them to lead self-directed lives and develop or maintain skills that enhance their quality of life. The role helps ensure supported individuals are happy, healthy, and safe, and can enjoy life to the fullest extent possible. The position is full time and is scheduled Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., in Jackson, Tennessee. It works primarily in a home environment and also supports individuals in community, work, and outdoor settings.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old and able to read and write effectively.
• ECF staff must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Must meet state and local screening requirements, including criminal background, sexual offender, abuse registry, drug, and felony offender checks.
• Must meet all training requirements and keep training current.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have effective organizational skills and be able to manage heavy workloads within established time frames, including amid interruptions and distractions.
• Must have effective interpersonal skills and be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and interact appropriately in varied contexts.
• Must maintain confidentiality in matters pertaining to clients and employees.
• Must be able to perform varied duties and adapt to changes in tasks, technology, techniques, environmental factors, physical demands, and work situations.
• Must provide medical records required by a governing entity or company policy; examples include TB skin tests and Hepatitis B and flu vaccinations.
• Must be able to stand or walk for prolonged periods; sit for short or long periods; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb.
• Must be able to drive or travel for short periods to transport individuals and attend appointments, outings, meetings, and training.
• Must have the range of movement needed to perform CPR compressions, abdominal thrusts, CPI techniques, and other actions to prevent injury.
• Must have the required sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste, including close vision, distant vision, and depth perception sufficient for reading, computer or tablet data entry, and driving.
• Must be able to talk and listen for prolonged periods by telephone and face to face.
• Must be able to lift more than 50 pounds to assist with transfers and repositioning of individuals requiring total care.
• Must maintain valid Medication Certification and CPR/First Aid Certification throughout employment.
• Must maintain valid CPI training throughout employment if required.
• Must provide valid automobile insurance when working in a home where an agency vehicle is not provided; the agency may request proof of insurance regardless of location.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care, daily routines, and the outcomes identified in their Individual Support Plans.
• Respect each person's worth and dignity, support their choices and preferred activities, and empower them to make decisions and lead as self-directed a life as possible.
• Provide person-centered support that helps individuals pursue their goals, establish relationships, and participate in their communities.
• Safely transport and accompany individuals to events, job sites, medical appointments, and other activities, using agency or personal vehicles or public transportation as appropriate.
• Ensure appropriate use of individuals' and agency resources, including funds, vehicles, buildings, utilities, equipment, food, and supplies.
• Attend assigned training meetings and maintain required training.
• Prepare meals according to scheduled menus.
• Perform daily living activities or teach individuals the skills needed to build independence.
• Work toward and document progress on individual outcomes.
• Use the electronic records system and complete daily shift notes required by funding entities.
• Follow customer service standards when interacting with individuals, families, conservators, vendors, ISCs, case managers, and others.
• Oversee medication storage and administration.
• Assist with personal grooming as desired, while supporting independence where possible.
• Assist with cleaning the home and doing laundry as desired by the individual.
• Protect the confidentiality of supported individuals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors, managers, or authorized staff.

Benefits

• Paid weekly.
• $300 sign-on bonus after successful completion of 90 days of service for full-time and part-time hires working 24 hours per week.
• $300 referral bonus for employee-referred hires who successfully complete 90 days of service and work full-time or part-time hours.

What This Job Offers

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