Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Jackson, TN (33733)

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Jackson, TN

Salary Range $15.68 Hourly Position Type Part Time Education Level None Category Nonprofit - Social Services

About St. John's Community Services

As one of the oldest non-profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John's Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind. We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in 4 states and the District of Columbia. We pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking to add a Residential Support Specialist to our team. As a Support Specialist you will provide support to individuals with disabilities in developing and/or maintaining skills that will enhance the quality of their lives in the community; assist with personal care, household tasks and daily routines; perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Your overall essential responsibilities will be the following:

1. Observe and respond to individuals' physical, social, behavioral and personal needs.
2. Provide adequate supervision for individuals to facilitate their health and safety.
3. Be fully trained on individuals' Individual Support Plan (ISP) and any special plans or therapy.
4. Be fully trained in the individuals' Behavior Support Plan (BSP) and report to supervisor as required for incidents.
5. Implement and document daily the training outcomes and action steps in the ISP as required during the time the support was delivered.
6. Administer medication to individuals; ensure that administration is timely, in the right dosage and documented on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) as required.
7. Transport individuals to and from appointments, employment and/or community sites.
8. Ensure individuals are appropriately groomed for all activities, employment and appointments.
9. Assist with the planning and implementation of daily activities.
10. Prepare meals or assist with the preparation of meals in accordance with Individual Support Plan and any diet orders, adaptive equipment or mealtime plans.
11. Assist with the daily household chores, to include but not limited to laundry, meal preparation and cleaning.
12. Attend and participate in all relevant agency events, workshops, training and meetings.
13. Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Secondary Functions:

• Assist with medical appointments.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Other benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, and other benefits and company contributions
• Retirement plans.
• Company paid LTD.
• Connectivity reimbursements (some employees)
• PTO, Vacation, and sick time off.
• Flexibility
• Family culture
• Helping other people live their best life!

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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 effectively communicate and coordinate with other staff members and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Knowledge of acceptable food preparation and safety practices and procedures; and
• Skilled in the operation of relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office machines.

You will catch our eye if you have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred
• Two or more years' experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
• Experience in community based residential programs a plus.

All SJCS employees must:

• Obtain a valid health certificate to meet SJCS or current funding authority requirements as required.
• Meet SJCS and the funding authority requirement of criminal background and record checks.
• Valid state-issued driver's license with current driver's record in good standing

Physical and environmental conditions include:

• May lift, position and/or transfer individuals with disabilities.
• Work environment involves risks or discomforts, which require special safety precautions e.g. safely operating a motor vehicle, exposure to aggressive human behavior.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Do you think that you are a great fit for this position? We are waiting for you to join our team! Apply today on our company website to be considered.

St. John's Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. John's Community Services does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental quality, military service, or other protected class.