Part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Paris, TN

ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES • Paris, TN

2d • $16 - $0 • Onsite

About The Position

St. John’s Community Services is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional to support people with disabilities in developing or maintaining skills that enhance their quality of life in the community. The role includes supporting personal care, household tasks, and daily routines, and carrying out other job-related duties as assigned. The posting also refers to the role as a Residential Support Specialist.

The position involves observing and responding to individuals’ physical, social, behavioral, and personal needs; providing supervision to support their health and safety; implementing and documenting support plans; administering and documenting medication; transporting individuals; helping with activities, meals, grooming, and household chores; and attending relevant agency events, workshops, training, and meetings. The role is based in Paris, Tennessee, and has multiple shifts.

Requirements

• Ability to gain working knowledge of St. John’s Community Services policies and procedures.
• Ability to act as a representative of St. John’s Community Services to the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with staff members and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and meet SJCS and funding authority requirements for criminal background and record checks.
• Knowledge of acceptable food preparation and safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in operating relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office machines.
• Obtain a valid health certificate to meet SJCS or current funding authority requirements, as required.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and a current driving record in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Two or more years’ experience working with people with disabilities.
• Experience in community-based residential programs.

Responsibilities

• Observe and respond to individuals’ physical, social, behavioral, and personal needs.
• Provide adequate supervision to facilitate individuals’ health and safety.
• Complete training on individuals’ Individual Support Plans (ISPs), special plans, and therapies.
• Complete training on individuals’ Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and report incidents to a supervisor as required.
• Implement and document daily training outcomes and ISP action steps during the time support is delivered.
• Administer medication on time and in the correct dosage, and document administration on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) as required.
• Transport individuals to and from appointments, employment, and community sites.
• Ensure individuals are appropriately groomed for activities, employment, and appointments.
• Assist with planning and implementing daily activities.
• Prepare meals or assist with meal preparation in accordance with ISPs, diet orders, adaptive equipment, and mealtime plans.
• Assist with household chores, including laundry, meal preparation, and cleaning.
• Attend and participate in relevant agency events, workshops, training, and meetings.
• Assist with medical appointments.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and other benefits and company contributions.
• Retirement plans.
• Company-paid long-term disability.
• Connectivity reimbursements for some employees.
• PTO, vacation, and sick time off.
• Flexibility.
• Family culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed