Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $13.00

At the Cerebral Palsy Center our mission is to help our supported individuals to have the fullest life that they possibly can. Our Direct Support Professionals are the driving force behind this mission. As a DSP at the Cerebral Palsy Center the selected applicant(s) will engage in day to day activities with our supported individuals to include personal care - hygiene, grooming, toileting, meal preparation, etc. DSP's will also support our individuals by transporting them to places throughout the community to encourage their independence. All DSP's are expected to strictly adhere to assigned schedules of community support, including van routes and community outings. DSP's must complete all required documentation in a timely manner with accurate data and then provide said documentation to Case Managers. The ability to multi-task is an essential element of this position. DSP's may have up to three individuals assigned to their care at any given time and DSP's must be able to keep track of all assigned supported people at all times. DSP's must ensure that all required training in Relias is completed in an accurate and timely manner. Failure to complete required training timely may result in the employee not being able to continue working until said training is done.

The following things are required in order to be considered for a DSP role with the Cerebral Palsy Center:

• Valid TN Driver's License as selected applicant(s) will be driving company vehicles.
• A clean motor vehicle record. A poor MVR will disqualify an applicant from further employment consideration.
• A valid high school diploma.
• Selected applicant(s) must pass a criminal background check. A felony conviction of any kind regardless of the conviction date will automatically disqualify an applicant from further employment consideration.
• Selected applicant(s) must be able to pass a drug screening. A positive drug screening result will automatically disqualify an applicant from further employment consideration.

The following things are preferred for applicants who apply for a DSP role with the Cerebral Palsy Center:

• Experience in caring for adults with disabilities.
• A valid CPR/First Aid certification (will be provided upon hire if not certified)
• A valid medication administration certification (will also be provided upon hire if not certified)

We offer a variety of benefits at the Cerebral Palsy Center which include:

• A work schedule of Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm with no weekends. (Main office DSP's only)
• Structured raises up to $14.75 an hour after completion of company paid CPR/First aid and medication administration certification training.
• PTO for both full time and part time employees
• A recently implemented sick leave policy for both full time and part time employees
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Insurance benefit options through the state of Tennessee insurance program.
• 401k with company match (coming soon)
• Sign on bonus
• Longevity bonus which is paid out based on years of service.

Please do not call our main office. If your application is selected for consideration our Human Resources Manager will reach out to you directly.

We are excited about your interest in joining us! We look forward to reviewing your application and to connecting with you soon!