Direct Support Professional Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

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Knoxville, TN
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 5 Days Ago
job requisition id
R50263
We are hiring for:
Direct Support Professional

Type:

Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

Pay:

$15.37
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Bonus:

$3000
Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Implements services and supports to address the person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through each person’s Centered Plan. Seek to understand the individuals in the context of their personal history, their social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job.

Pay:

$15.37
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Bonus:

$3000 RHA provides many opportunities for advancement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents. Increase awareness of self-advocacy and support individual choice and decision-making. Accompany people to work, the movies, concerts, shopping, and other community outings.
Teach independent living skills.
Provide transportation to appointments. Foster positive relationships within the community. Promote decision-making about living, work, and social relationships. Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating) Document the care you provide. Understand diverse challenges of those living with disabilities and use effective advocacy strategies.
Connect people with resources to further explore opportunities in their career, education, volunteerism, etc.
Promote effective communication. Assist in medication administration where state law allows. Protect confidentiality. #INDTN
SUPERVISORY

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
Meet all pre-employment screening

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly required to lift 30 lbs.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
Must be able to pull minimum of 25 lbs.
Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Required to regularly stand and walk.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Must be able to talk and hear.
RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements described. I accept this position and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the organization’s established procedures.
I understand that every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties I will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or I am directed to perform a specific task by my supervisor. When I have questions about my responsibilities and/or my job duties, or when I see or hear things that I do not understand, I will consult my supervisor, other members of management.
I understand that my employment is at-will and understand that my employment may be terminated at-will either by the organization or myself and that such termination can be made with or without notice.
Pre-employment screening:
Complete criminal background
Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
Drug testing
Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
Proof of employment history or references (if required)
Positions that require driving Proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:

Payactiv:

early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs:

Physical, Emotional and Financial
Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)

Training:

Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
•contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits