Direct Support Professional
Company: Developmental Services of Dickson County
Location: Dickson
Posted on: January 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
We are looking for a Direct Support Professional to fill an opening
immediately in Dickson, TN. Direct Support Professionals work with
adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily
living tasks, in their home and in the community. We offer flexible
hours, full and part time, paid training, benefits, retirement,
paid time off and opportunities to grow with us. Minimum salary
starting at $13-$16 per hour with positions ranging from day,
night, weekend or weekdays, we are sure to find the right fit for
you!
Responsibilities
-- Recognizes and supports peoples' community involvement, social
interactions, and the maintenance of relationships
-- Provides assistance and support to individual(s) in activities
of daily living
-- Provides and seeks out opportunities for individual(s) supported
to make choices
-- Respects and advocates for the rights of individual(s)
supported
-- Treats all individual(s) supported, families, coworkers and
supervisors with dignity and respect
-- Provides transportation for people to access the community
-- Exhibits professionalism in the job
-- Provides clear, accurate and timely records and
documentation
-- Provides a positive attitude to coworkers, team members,
supervisors and agency representatives
-- Maintains confidentiality of records/information according to
HIPAA, State, Federal laws and guidelines
-- And other duties and assigned.
.Requirements:
-- At least 18 years of age
-- High school diploma or equivalent
-- Ability to pass mandatory drug screen and physical
examination
-- Pass a criminal history and personal background checks
-- Requires basic language, written and computer skills necessary
for communication and documentation
-- Valid driver's license for at least 3 years, acceptable driving
history and proof of auto insurance as required (if required to
drive)PI160876768
Keywords: Developmental Services of Dickson County, Clarksville , Direct Support Professional, Other , Dickson, Tennessee
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