Direct Support Professional (DSP), Floater/Super Imposed (Full-Time)
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Floater/Super Imposed (Full-Time)
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Job Description
Direct Support Professional - Super Imposed
- Pay: Weekdays $16.50ph - Weekends $24.75ph
- Benefits: Vision Dental Medical Paid Time Off (PTO) Retirement Plan and more!
The Emory Valley Center
We are a nonprofit organization located in Oak Ridge Tennessee that has been serving individuals with developmental disabilities since 1955. It supports children adults and families across 16 East Tennessee counties offering a wide range of services including supported living day programs employment assistance early intervention family support and therapies such as speech occupational and behavioral health. The center also operates the Emory Valley Early Learning Center an inclusive preschool licensed by the Department of Human Services. In 2016 Emory Valley Center opened a new facility to expand its services and continue its mission of promoting independence dignity and community inclusion for individuals with disabilities.
Direct Support Professional Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily living tasks (e.g. cooking dressing grooming)
- Support community involvement and relationship-building
- Monitor and report on individuals physical and emotional well-being
- Administer medications and follow medical guidelines
- Maintain a safe clean environment
- Implement behavior support plans and encourage positive behaviors
- Maintain accurate documentation and share updates with the care team
- Promote independence through guidance and problem-solving
- Be able to travel to multiple sites in the Knoxville & surrounding areas
- Perform additional duties as needed based on the day and environment
Requirements
- Strong judgment and ability to remain calm under pressure
- Compassionate approach to personal care
- Comfortable interacting with diverse individuals
- Basic computer and administrative skills
- Adaptability and strong problem-solving in dynamic settings
- Ability to de-escalate behavioral situations
Benefits
- Health Vision and Dental Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Program
- Gym Membership and more!
If youre interested in applying for a Direct Support Professional role or learning more about Emory Valley Center please apply via the provided links or contact Connor Mitchell at
Emory Valley is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Center to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
