Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Oak Ridge and Surrounding Areas

Direct Support ProfessionalMake a meaningful difference every day while building a career that supports your life, goals, and future. Earn an average of $18.67 per hour through competitive base pay and applicable weekday/weekend shift differentials. Pay ranges from $16.00 to $24.75 per hour based on assignment, experience, and differential eligibility.Competitive Pay: $16.00 – $24.75 per hour based on assignment, experience, and differential pay.Competitive Benefits: Vision, Dental, Medical, Paid Time Off (PTO), Retirement Plan, and more!Hours: Full-time & Part-Time AvailableNo Experience RequiredExperience is valued, but a caring attitude and reliability matter most. We provide paid training and support you as you build the skills needed to succeed. Start a meaningful career.At Emory Valley Center, Direct Support Professionals help adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities live more independently, build relationships, participate in their communities, and pursue their personal goals through one-to-one relationships. For more than 70 years, Emory Valley Center has served East Tennessee individuals and families with compassionate, person-centered support. Whether you are helping someone prepare for their day, get to work, participate in the community, develop daily-living skills, or feel safe and supported at home, your work creates real and lasting impact. This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, develop valuable skills, and become part of a team that helps people live full, self-directed lives.Direct Support Professional Responsibilities:Support individuals with daily living activities, including cooking, dressing, grooming, and household routinesEncourage independence, personal choice, problem-solving, and achievement of individual goalsHelp people participate in community activities and build meaningful relationshipsMonitor and report physical, emotional, and behavioral needs to the care teamAdminister medications and follow individual medical and support plansImplement behavior-support plans using positive, respectful approachesMaintain a safe, clean, welcoming environmentComplete accurate documentation and communicate important updates with the teamReady to make a difference in your community while building a meaningful career? Apply to join Emory Valley Center today.Requirements:Strong judgment and ability to remain calm under pressureCompassionate approach to personal careComfortable interacting with diverse individualsBasic computer and administrative skillsAdaptability and strong problem-solving in dynamic settingsAbility to de-escalate behavioral situationsNew Hire and annual registry, background, and motor vehicle record reviews are part of our commitment to safety.Benefits That Support You:Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance403(b) Retirement PlanPaid Time OffPaid Professional Development and Job Specific TrainingLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramFree TextCareReferral ProgramChild Care DiscountGym Membership and more!If you're interested in applying for a Direct Support Professional role or learning more about Emory Valley Center, please apply via the provided links or contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io