Direct Support Professional

POSITION TITLE

Direct Support Professional

LOCATION

Murfreesboro, TN

STATUS

Full - Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

PROGRAM

Developmental Disabilities Services

REPORTS TO

Home Manager

JOB SUMMARY AND

QUALIFICATIONS

Responsible for providing direct care, training and assistance in the various aspects of activities of daily living, self care, leisure/recreation, developmental training, prevocational and/or vocational and is responsible for upholding consumer’s rights. QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or general equivalency diploma preferred, or commensurate skills. Must read, write, and understand the English language.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor the comfort and safety of consumers served, while ensuring that the medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are being met. Interact with consumers in an emotionally supportive and therapeutic manner, and practice effective techniques for reinforcing consumers’ behaviors. Provide transportation and assist consumers with integration into the community by accompanying them to social and other activities of choice. Perform general housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, and laundry duties. Complete assigned cleaning tasks and general maintenance on a routine basis to maintain a neat and clean environment. Participate in required ongoing training programs and mandatory staff meetings. Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

BENEFITS

Health and Wellness Employee Assistance Plans (EAP) Health and Wellness Program Medical Coverage Vision Coverage Flexible Spending Account Health Spending Account Short Term Disability MetLife Legal Plans Financial Wellbeing Competitive Compensation Packages Life Insurance (company paid) 403b retirement plan with company fund matching Loan forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness) All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one. Work Culture Commitment Committee Integrity Committee Training & Development VOA LEAD Program Leadership Development Program VOA University Staff Development Clinical Training and Development EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Voamid