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Direct Support Professional ( DSP )

BUCKEYE RESIDENTIAL SOLUTIONS LLC

Salary: –

We offer Weekly/Daily Pay!

WHO ARE WE?

Buckeye Residential Solutions provides personalized care, support and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, in home, or at our facility. We take pride in helping individuals with personalized care, support, and services.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK WITH US?

At Buckeye Residential Solutions, you are not just an employee- you truly are part of a family. Our organization was founded on integrity and values, and we strive to make each day better. Although you will technically be “working,” the days can feel more like a fun day with friends than being at a job. You will be playing a critical role in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, and you will end each day knowing you made a difference. Aside from a fun, rewarding environment, you can also expect:

  • Competitive compensation (including weekly pay)!
  • Medical benefits for full time employees
  • 401k matching
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
    1. Ongoing training and support to ensure you feel prepared and confident in your role
  • Career advancement opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

Join our dedicated team as a Direct Support Professional and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. As a compassionate and committed caregiver, you’ll provide essential support and encouragement, fostering independence and enhancing the quality of life for those you serve. Embrace the opportunity to build genuine connections and contribute positively to our community.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Direct Support Professional, duties and tasks my include, but are not limited to:

  • Follow established policies and procedures set by the agency.
  • Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management.
  • Implement and follow individualized care plans and behavioral support programs
  • Facilitate community integration and socialization activities for clients
  • Always maintain the highest standard of conduct and courtesy in dealing with clients, their family, the staff, and the community. Promote positive interaction.
  • Participate in staff meetings and training sessions to stay informed on best practices/policies
  • Monitor and document client progress, behaviors, and any incidents
  • Maintain a clean and organized living environment for clients
  • Assist with transportation to appointments, activities, and other outings

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • No job-related experience necessary! Ravenna, Ohio
  • 18 years or older.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
    1. If you are in the process of obtaining your HS Diploma or GED, please contact us for potential opportunities.
  • Must possess a valid, current driver’s license.
  • Ability to complete and pass a background check per company standards.
  • Positive attitude with the desire to help others.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application for a recognized disability under applicable law, please email

Full-time or Part-time positions available

Compensation details: 15-17 Hourly Wage

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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Sertoma Center

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Description:

Join Our Family at Sertoma: Make a Real Difference as a Direct Support Professional!

Are you someone with a genuine passion for serving others and creating a supportive “family” environment? At Sertoma, we believe in empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their fullest lives, and we’re looking for compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our dedicated team.

This isn’t just a job; it’s a calling. You’ll be a hands-on caregiver, mentor, and friend, ensuring the health, welfare, and happiness of the residents in our care. Our homes, located across Knoxville, TN, are designed to feel like family, each supporting 1-4 individuals who truly thrive with your compassionate care and encouragement. We believe in manageable workloads, ensuring our DSPs can provide personalized attention to everyone as needed.

What We Offer:

We believe in supporting our team members so they can best support our residents. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Competitive Pay: Starting at $15.68 per hour for Day Shift (8 am to 8 pm).
  • Potential Yearly: $34,000 – $45,000
  • Generous Overtime Opportunities: Maximize your earnings with ample overtime hours.
  • Sign-On Bonus: Receive a $1,000 New Hire Bonus for full-time employees.
  • Referral Bonuses: Get rewarded for bringing great talent to our team.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package (Full-Time Employees after 60 days):
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% Company Match (after 1 year)
    • Generous Personal Paid Time Off (PTO) for employees working 30-40+ hours/week.
  • Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development with advancement opportunities within Sertoma.
  • Paid Training: All job-specific training is provided by Sertoma at no cost to you.

Why Choose Sertoma?

  • A Family-Centered Work Environment: We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where both our residents and staff feel valued.
  • Direct Impact: Every day, you’ll see the direct result of your care as you help individuals achieve their goals and live more independent, fulfilling lives.
  • Meaningful Work: Serve those who truly appreciate your dedication and compassion.
  • Managed Workload: Unlike many caregiving roles, Sertoma prioritizes quality are by assigning a balanced number of individuals to a single DSP, ensuring you can provide truly personalized support.
  • Well-Maintained Homes: Work in comfortable, safe, and welcoming homes owned and managed by Sertoma.
  • Company Vehicles Provided: No need to use your personal vehicle for transportation needs of our individuals.

Your Role as a Direct Support Professional (DSP):

As a DSP, you’ll be instrumental in aiding our individuals with compassionate care, encouragement, and instruction throughout their day-to-day life. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing personalized care for 1 to 4 individuals at a time.
  • Assisting with personal and health-related tasks such as basic hygiene, grooming, feeding, mobilization, and medical monitoring.
  • Maintaining accurate daily documentation of confidential information.
  • Ensuring the personal safety of residents by maintaining a safe and secure environment.
  • Fostering positive, trusting relationships with the individuals you support.
  • Accompanying our individuals to scheduled appointments and community outings.
  • Competitive Pay: Starting at $15.68 per hour for Day Shift (8 am to 8 pm).
  • Generous Overtime Opportunities: Maximize your earnings with ample overtime hours.

Who We’re Looking For:

You don’t need prior DSP or caregiving experience – we provide all the training! We value compassion, a positive attitude, and a desire to serve.

Requirements:

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Valid Tennessee Driving License
  • US Work Authorization
  • Must be at least 19 years of age
  • 3 years of driving experience
  • No more than 3 moving violations on your Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) within the past 3 years
  • No prior felony convictions
  • Written and Verbal Bilingual Fluency is a plus (but not required!)
  • CNAs are encouraged to apply – your skills are highly valued here!

Key Skills & Attributes:

  • Effective communication (verbal and written)
  • Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment
  • Leadership capabilities
  • Capable of performing physical aspects of the role (bending, lifting, standing)

Schedule:

  • Full-Time ONLY
  • 12-hour shifts (Day Shift: 8 am – 8 pm)
  • Overtime available
  • Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person at one of our 30+ well-maintained homes across Knoxville, TN.

Ready to make a tangible difference in someone’s life and become part of the Sertoma family? Apply today and begin a truly rewarding career with us!

Sertoma Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We are committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic.

We participate in E-Verify and the Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace Program.

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Direct Support Professional ( DSP )

Developmental Services of Dickson County

Salary: –

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-$18.25 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 Waverly

Compensation details: 15-20.25 Hourly Wage

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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Open Arms Care Corporation

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Full Time Positions Available! First Shift: 8am-4pm/8am-8pm Second Shift: 4pm-12am/12pm-12am Third Shift: 12am-8am/8pm-8am

BENEFITS OF JOINING TEAM OAC:

  • $500-$750 DSP SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED
  • Personal satisfaction from serving others
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid Training
  • Great Benefits: Medical, Pharmacy, Vision, Dental, Disability, Employee Assistance Program and Life insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Multiple Shift Options
  • Bonus Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Professional Growth Opportunities

– Career Path to Leadership for DSPs
– Career Path to RN for LPNs

  • 403(b) Retirement Savings plan

SUMMARY

To promote an environment of teamwork that encourages client teaching, mentoring, and coaching. That involves active treatment, and skill development and promotes growth. Create a home that yields a clean, organized, welcoming environment. In addition to collaborating with fellow coworkers and leadership using a positive team approach.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • • Represent OAC in a positive and professional manner in community meetings, events and social functions.

    • Provides day-to-day organization and implementation of activities that promote an organized and positive environment. Ensure as the primary professional working with individuals, an environment that is person-centered, organized, non-reactive, and promotes independence.

    • Is able to independently make decisions in regard to best practices, quality assurance, risk management and problem-solving. This includes timely response to and documentation and reporting of serious injuries.

    • Demonstrates the ability to coach, teach, and mentor individuals in all aspects of home management and personal independence. This includes actively teaching and promoting individual rights and self-advocacy.

    • Engages clients in ongoing, meaningful active treatment and the individual support plans (ISP’s) for the clients served in the ID/DD program; implements programs and the delivery of services according to the ISP and the requirements of CMS regulations.

    • Advocates for each client’s specific needs and personal welfare in the home and community, and ensures follow-up when concerns are identified.

    • Assists with coordinating, scheduling and/or transporting clients to appointments and/or recreational activities on a regular basis; ensures all required documents, files and reports are prepared, reviewed, approved and processed in a timely manner.

    • Provides accurate documentation of client’s participation and progress in all training objectives/programs to teach independent living skills; ensures day-to-day assigned tasks are completed.

    • Communicates and actively participates with the inter-disciplinary process to include but not limited to individual support plans (ISP’s), behavior management, incident reports, etc.

    • Interacts with client’s family members/conservator, & maintains positive relationships internally and externally.

    • Must attend all required trainings/meetings and remain current on all certifications.

    • To provide support and services to all clients across the local operation when necessary.

    • Transport clients to medical appointments, Enrichment Center, and client outings as assigned.

    • Responsible for maintaining work schedules. Dependability is required. Monitors and manages own time off and documents time worked accurately.

    • Carries out responsibilities and duties in a manner that is professional, timely, effective, and efficient, including other job duties as assigned.

    • Additional committees as assigned, or volunteer.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

  • High school graduate and/or GED preferred.
  • Must have valid driver’s license

  • Ability to lift repetitively a minimum of 50 pounds; tasks may include lifting, repositioning, turning, bending, squatting, etc.
  • Good oral, written and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with others

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Open Arms Care Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or genetics.

Compensation details: 15.5-17.5 Hourly Wage

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