Direct Support Professional ( DSP )
Company: Developmental Services of Dickson County
Location: Dickson
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
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-$20.25 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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Keywords: Developmental Services of Dickson County, Owensboro , Direct Support Professional ( DSP ), Other , Dickson, Kentucky
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