Direct Support Professional

Cerebral Palsy Center
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/21/2021 CLOSED ON 10/20/2021

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Cerebral Palsy Center?

ALL SHIFTS Available-Full time and Part time

1. Provides personal care, including but not limited to hygiene, grooming, toileting, and eating when required by person(s) supported.

2. Assists person(s) supported in community participation by accompanying, assisting and supporting the individual(s) as necessary to access community resources and participate in community activities, including but not limited to appointments, shopping, community recreation/leisure resources, socialization opportunities, and other related activities.

3. Completes all required documentation including but not limited to reports, medication administration records, daily notes, progress notes, attendance logs, and any additional documentation needed to maintain complete and accurate person supported files on a daily basis.

4. Assists person(s) supported in day service activities at the facility by providing training, skill acquisition and leisure activities while at the facility.

5. Provides timely communication to person(s) supported, families, other Direct Support Professionals and Case Manager to foster open and professional communication.

6. Follows all of the person(s) supported plans, including but not limited to Individual Support Plan, Behavior Support Plan, Nutritional Plan, and Therapy Plan.

7. Adheres to detailed schedules of support that reflect person(s) supported goals, outcomes and objectives.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $10.15 - $10.40 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff must wear masks. Temperatures taken every day. All employees must take a COVID test once a week.

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Language:

  • English (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

  • One location

Work Remotely:

  • No

Work Location: One location

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