Direct Support Professional jobs in Chattanooga, TN

Starting Pay From: $15.00 plus (shift differentials and experience)

Shifts Available: 2nd (4:00p.m-12:00a.m) or 3rd ( 12:00a.m-8:00p.m)

Summary:

Are you looking for a rewarding job? Are you looking for a job that suits your needs? Are you looking to join a team who have the tenured of 10 plus years? Are you wanting to cultivate and build relationships with our clients? If your answer is YES, then we are the right fit for you! Related Functions:

- Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

- Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks.

- Aid in implementing treatments, training programs and developmental/ behavioral plans.

- Encourage community participation.

- Document all observations and daily progress notes.

Qualifications: Education and Experience

- High school graduate and/or GED preferred.

- Must have a valid driver’s license

Skills:

- Ability to lift repetitively a minimum of 50 pounds; tasks may include lifting, repositioning, turning, bending, squatting, etc.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality.

- Ability to follow procedures, instructions, laws and policies Ability to project a positive and professional image on behalf of the organization.

- Must be an effective team member.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Whitwell, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person