Direct Support Professional; DSP Day-Martin, TN

Job Details

Job Location:

Tennessee
- Martin
- Martin, TN 38237

Job Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $15.68 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
Road Warrior

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
Nonprofit
- Social Services

St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is one of the oldest non‑profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. We cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind. We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in four states and the District of Columbia.

At SJCS, we pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstance, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission.

• Responsible for carrying out the mission and core values of the organization through relationship building activities internally and externally, as well as skills training acquired because of the implementation of the Individual Service Plan (ISP).
• Facilitate individual’s active participation in community‑based activities, including contracted services and volunteer activities.
• Complete daily and routine data collection and documentation as stipulated in the Individual Service Plan (ISP) including behavioral support and other specialized plans.
• Observe, respond, and report/document individual’s physical, social, behavioral and personal needs by recognizing any changes in individuals that may require additional follow‑up or attention.
• Monitor and report any unusual events in accordance with SJCS policy and state regulations.
• Assist in the development of activity calendars to ensure that the activities conducted meet the needs of the individuals supported as indicated in ISPs.
• Provide safe transportation to and from scheduled community activities, appointments, and/or community sites.
• Provide routine feedback regarding fleet transportation services as needed and requested.
• Provide adequate supervision to individuals to facilitate their health and safety including administering medication that is timely and in the correct dosage.
• Attend and participate in all relevant agency events, workshops, training and meetings.

• Assist with medical appointments.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, and other benefits and company contributions.
• Retirement plans.
• Company paid LTD.
• Connectivity reimbursements (some employees).
• PTO, Vacation, and sick time off.
• Flexibility.
• Family culture.
• Helping other people live their best life.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to gain working knowledge of St. John’s Community Services policies and procedures.
• Ability to act as a representative of St. John’s Community Services to the public.
• Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with other staff members and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of acceptable food preparation and safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to model and teach relevant social and behavioral skills.
• Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office machines.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
• Experience in community‑based day programs a plus.

Employee Requirements:

• Obtain a valid health certificate to meet SJCS or current funding authority requirements as required.
• Meet SJCS and the funding authority requirement of criminal background and record checks.
• Valid state‑issued driver's license with current driver’s record in good standing.

Physical and

Environmental Conditions:

• May lift, position and/or transfer individuals with disabilities.
• Work environment involves risks or discomforts, which require special safety precautions e.g. safely operating a motor vehicle, exposure to aggressive human behavior.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

St. John’s Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. John’s Community Services does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental quality, military service, or other protected class.