Direct Support Professional (DSP) Making A Difference Daily (Oak Ridge, TN)

Direct Support Professional

• Pay: $16.00 $24.75 per hour (Depending on weekday/weekend shifts)
• Benefits: Vision Dental Medical Paid Time Off (PTO) Retirement Plan and more!
• Hours: Full-time & Part-Time Available

Emory Valley Center

At Emory Valley Center in Oak Ridge TN our mission is simplebut powerful: to support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in living full meaningful lives. For over 70 years weve been more than a service providerweve been a trusted partner an advocate and a source of hope. Every day our team helps individuals take important steps toward independence connection and self-discovery. Whether its celebrating a first job empowering a child to communicate through therapy or creating a home filled with dignity and care we are thereevery step of the way. If youre searching for more than just a paycheckif you want to be part of a mission that changes lives (including your own)we invite you to join us. Be part of something bigger. Be part of Emory Valley Center!

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
• Perform additional duties as needed based on the day and environment

• 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

Available Shifts:

• Full-Time: (Thurs Fri Sat) & (Sun Mon Tues)
• Part-Time: Varies based on current openings

• 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 Michelle Whitt 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