Direct Support Professional ( DSP )
Company: Developmental Services of Dickson County
Location: Dickson
Posted on: November 1, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:We are looking for a Direct Support Professional (
DSP ) 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.Benefits:-- Medical, dental and vision insurance--
Retirement-- Life Insurance-- Long Term Disability-- Flexible
hours-- Full time and part time-- Paid training-- Paid time off--
Opportunities to grow with us-- Minimum salary starting at
$15.00-$20.25 per hour-- With Direct Support Professional positions
ranging from day, night, weekend or weekday, we are sure to find
the right fit for you!Responsibilities-- A Direct Support
Professional ( DSP ) 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 DSP is required to drive)Commutable areas include Burns, Lyles,
White Bluff, Charlotte, McEwen, Nunnelly, Erin, Cumberland Furnace,
Bon Aqua and WaverlyCompensation details: 15-20.25 Hourly
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Keywords: Developmental Services of Dickson County, Murfreesboro , Direct Support Professional ( DSP ), Other , Dickson, Tennessee
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