Direct Support Professional

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Our mission is to serve, provide for, and champion individuals with disabilities.

Evergreen Life Services (ELS) is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides a full range of professional services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in the 1950s, today we are proud to serve more than 1,100 individuals with disabilities in 8 states.

Working at Evergreen Life Services isn’t just a job; it’s a rewarding career. Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team.

If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, at Evergreen Life Services you will change lives. Every employee is a valuable part of the team because, at Evergreen, everyone matters.

Responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and following through on their individual plans of care.

• Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served
• Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed
• Assist individuals served in the care and cleaning of their home, including reporting of maintenance needs
• Assist individuals served with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping
• Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as: meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services (post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene
• Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested
• Prepare meals
• Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds are done as requested
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures
• Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested
• Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s)
• Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well-being of all involved
• Provide individuals served transportation in company or personal vehicle as requested

• At least 21 years of age due to auto liability coverage
• Effectively read, write and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record‑keeping and write reports
• Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with state abuse and neglect registry
• Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e. turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet)
• Prior experience as a direct support worker preferred

• Constantly moves about to coordinate work
• Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds while assisting individuals served in home, workshop, or job site.
• Regularly assist individuals served physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate
• Constantly alert and aware to consumer’s needs
• Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or a medical condition to perform the essential functions.

• Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect credibility and professionalism on the organization.
• Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life
• Function successfully in stressful situations
• Dem…