Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 09/04/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 09/10/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $4,057.00 - $5,078.00 Salary (Annually) $48,684.00 - $60,936.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Arlington, TN Department Disability and Aging (DDA)

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DEPARTMENT

OF DISABILITY AND AGING

(DDA), SHELBY

COUNTY A

Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) screening will be conducted prior to employment. This Position is located in the West 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 an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in education, industrial arts, nursing, a social or behavioral science, or a mental health or human services field. Substitution of Experience for

Education:

Qualifying experience in teaching or providing services for intellectually or developmentally disabled individuals may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years.

NSQ's:

Complete a background check in a manner approved by the appointing authority. Possess a valid driver's license. Be able to lift 50 pounds with or without assistance. Overview Under general supervision, this classification is responsible for overseeing direct care work of average difficulty, supervisory work of average difficulty, and related work as required. This is the supervisory level in the IDD direct care series. An employee in this classification manages a community home that provides direct care for intellectually and developmentally disabled people. This class differs from a Direct Support Professional in that the incumbent supervises and is responsible for all daily operations of a community home. Responsibilities Prepares a monthly schedule for assigned employees following policies and procedures. Maintains and reports quarterly on each person served's personal property inventory. Effectively trains employees on person centered plans within designated time frames and ensures consistent implementation of the plan across shifts and environments. Review Person-Centered Support plans monthly to ensure they are providing details needed to best serve persons supported. Ensures the home is functioning as it should. Includes, but not limited to home inspections, equipment checks, and routine checks on all shifts. Plans for emergencies to ensure persons supported remain safe and practices safety drills routinely to ensure safety of persons supported at all times. Routinely checks supplies to ensure the home has what is needed to efficiently operate and procure supplies as needed. Coordinates appointments with each person served's team to ensure appointments are met and staffing notes are communicated with the team at the conclusion of the appointment. Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

Customer Focus Optimizes Work Processes Builds Effective Teams Nimble Learning Self-Development Knowledges:

Administration and Management Therapy and Counseling Customer and Personal Service Skills:

Complex Problem Solving Time Management Troubleshooting Social Perceptiveness Service Orientation Abilities:

Limb and/or Full Body Flexibility Written Comprehension Problem Sensitivity Multilimb Coordination Problem Sensitivity Tools & Equipment Cell phones Laptops/iPad Mechanical Lift Wheelchairs and Other Medical Equipment Bathing Equipment