Description: <p>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.</p><p><br/></p><p>Benefits:</p><p> Medical, dental and vision insurance</p><p> Retirement</p><p> Life Insurance</p><p> Long Term Disability</p><p> Flexible hours</p><p> Full time and part time</p><p> Paid training</p><p> Paid time off</p><p> Opportunities to grow with us</p><p> Minimum salary starting at <strong>$15.00-$18.25</strong> per hour</p><p> With Direct Support Professional positions ranging from <strong>day, night, weekend or weekday</strong>, we are sure to find the right fit for you!</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p> A Direct Support Professional ( DSP ) recognizes and supports peoples' community involvement, social interactions, and the maintenance of relationships</p><p> Provides assistance and support to individual(s) in activities of daily living</p><p> Provides and seeks out opportunities for individual(s) supported to make choices</p><p> Respects and advocates for the rights of individual(s) supported</p><p> Treats all individual(s) supported, families, coworkers and supervisors with dignity and respect</p><p> Provides transportation for people to access the community</p><p> Exhibits professionalism in the job</p><p> Provides clear, accurate and timely records and documentation</p><p> Provides a positive attitude to coworkers, team members, supervisors and agency representatives</p><p> Maintains confidentiality of records/information according to HIPAA, State, Federal laws and guidelines</p><p> And other duties and assigned.</p> Requirements: <p><br/></p><p> At least 18 years of age</p><p> High school diploma or equivalent</p><p> Ability to pass mandatory drug screen and physical examination</p><p> Pass a criminal history and personal background checks</p><p> Requires basic language, written and computer skills necessary for communication and documentation</p><p> 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)</p><p>Commutable areas include Burns, Lyles, White Bluff, Charlotte, McEwen, Nunnelly, Erin, Cumberland Furnace, Bon Aqua and Waverly</p><br><br><p><strong>Compensation details:</strong> 15-20.25 Hourly Wage</p><br><br><p>PIeb5461b1c9cb-1423</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?okfjxkC5vXKM5e6zzMvkjKG0ILu1XCLjw" width="0" height="0" />