Direct Support Professional SELA

Direct Support Professional I SELA FT at Genesis Health Clubs

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 care plans.

• 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 homes, including reporting 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, community services (e.g., 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 is done as requested.
• Complete all required documentation following 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 them as needed to ensure the safety and well‑being of all involved.
• Provide transportation for individuals served in the company or personal vehicle as requested, i.e., appointments, activities, etc.

• Effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English; must understand instructions, perform record‑keeping, and write reports.
• Valid driver’s license meeting Evergreen requirements for insurance purposes and liability coverage if a vehicle is owned (preferred).
• Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with the state abuse and neglect registry.
• Submit to and pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Ability to utilize basic computer skills (e.g., data entry, approving timesheets).
• Prior experience as a direct support worker or in a caregiving capacity.
• Must be at least 18 years of age (non‑driver) or 21 years of age (driver).

• Constantly moves about to coordinate work.
• Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds while assisting individuals served in the home, workshop, or job site.
• Regularly assists individuals served physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate.
• Constantly be alert and aware of the needs of individuals served.
• Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.

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

• Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that reflects the credibility and professionalism of the organization.
• Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life.
• Function successfully in stressful situations.
• Demonstrate high moral standards to be a positive role model for individuals served.
• Complete all orientation and on‑the‑job training before starting work.
• Work assigned shifts as required by management.
• Attend all training classes as required.
• Patience, composure, effective…