Direct Care Associate​/Tulane SLH

Job Category:
* Patient Support

Requisition Number: DIREC
103362

• Posted:
  February 10, 2026
• Full-Time

Tulane Supervised Living Home
1895 Tulane Road North
Nesbit, MS 38651, USA

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide support and information necessary to make informed choices and decisions to program participants.
• Establish a collaborative relationship with program participants, co-workers and people who are important to the participant.
• Determine the needs, desires, and interest of the participants.
• Assist the participant to identify support available in their community, family, and social network.
• Work with the participant to develop and sustain relationships with friends, family and community members.
• Assist the participant to manage every day aspects of life by teaching and providing supports.
• Provide support necessary to engage in satisfactory work and daily activities.
• Complete necessary documentation in an efficient and timely manner.
• Complete routine daily checks of vans and report deficiencies.
• Assist in plan development for the program participant to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Assist program participant to achieve the outcomes identified on his/her plan.
• Keep supervisor abreast of pertinent information relate to the program participant.
• Ensure the program participant safety at all times.
• Report risk management issues to supervisor and submit reports to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Adhere to Ulti Pro usage, policies, procedures and timelines.
• Provide safe transportation to and from community activities.
• Adhere to all Millcreek and HCBS waiver program policies and procedures.
• Follows all safety policies and adheres to all worker's compensation program guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have reliable transportation and meet applicable requirements for the Millcreek Motor Vehicle Safety Program. If required to drive per assignment.
• Must be willing to work flexible schedule.
• Must complete the HCBS training and continued education program.

• Preferred communication level: Advanced
• Preferred attention to detail: Advanced

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

High School/GED or better.

• Required: 1 year. At least one year of working experience.
• Preferred: 2 years. One year of experience working with children/adults with development disabilities is preferred.

Drivers License (Required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.