IDD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - 05262026-77736

IDD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

• 05262026-77736 State of Tennessee $2,581.00
• $3,870.00 / month United States, Tennessee, Greeneville 128 Serral Drive (Show on map) May 26, 2026 Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 05/26/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 06/01/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $2,581.00
• $3,226.00 Salary (Annually) $30,972.00
• $38,712.

00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Greeneville, TN Department Disability and Aging (DDA)

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DEPARTMENT

OF DISABILITY AND AGING

(DDA), GREENE

COUNTY A

Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. This position is for the DDA East TN Homes division. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications Education and Experience:

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.

NSQs:

Completed a background check in a manner approved by the appointing authority. Possess a valid drivers license. Be able to lift 50 pounds with or without assistance. Overview Under immediate supervision, this classification is responsible for performing direct care work of routine difficulty and perform related work as required. This is the working level in the IDD direct care series. An employee in this classification works at a community home providing direct care for intellectually and developmentally disabled (IDD) people. This class differs from a IDD Home Manager in that the incumbent of the latter supervises this classification and is responsible for managing a community home. Responsibilities Implements Person Centered Support Plans as written by the person served and their support system and performs Person Centered Care for persons supported including, but not limited to, personal hygiene, active treatment inside and outside of the home, and other person focused care. Maintains personal property of people supported including, but not limited to, assessing the condition of the property, and helping persons make decisions on what they want to do with their property when they no longer need or want it. Utilizes custom positioning equipment as outlined in person-centered support plans. Maintains ICF/IID and/or residential home in a safe manner by cleaning routinely, checking on equipment and furniture to ensure things are in good working order, and keeping exits free from blockage for safe evacuations. Plans for emergencies to ensure persons supported remain safe and practices safety drills routinely to ensure safety of persons supported at all times. Ensures supplies are adequately stocked to support people supported. Completes training assigned within stated timelines. Utilizes standard appliances and equipment such as, but not limited to: Microwave, Range with Oven, Dishwasher, Washer and Dryer, Bathing Equipment, and Mechanical Lifts. Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

Customer Focus Manages Conflict Manages Complexity Business Insight

Communicates Effectively Knowledges:

Customer and Personal Service Therapy and Counseling Medicine and Dentistry

Public Safety and Security Skills:

Equipment Operation Active Learning and Listening Learning Strategies

Time Management Abilities:

Problem Sensitivity Written Comprehension Speech Clarity Limb and/or Full Body Flexibility