Direct Support Professional -Lexington & Jackson, TN
Company: St. John's Community Services
Location: Jackson
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
*Job Duties*
* Provide appropriate level of supervision and training to persons
served to facilitate their social wellbeing, health and safety in
the least restrictive environment;
* Administer medication to persons served; per medication
administration procedures upon successful state required
certifications,
* Assist persons served to take public transportation or ensures
access community resources.
* Assist with the planning and implementation of daily activities;
including those that promote social inclusion
* Follow prescribed SJCS daily documentation of persons served
including progress towards skill acquisition, choices, health
matters, achievements and challenges
* Attend and participate in all mandated events, workshops,
training, investigations and meetings;
* Ensure responsible usage of personal and agency resources, e.g.
vehicles, property, finances, etc.
* Performs other job related duties as assigned. *Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: *
* High school diploma or G.E.D. required
* Two or more years related experience working with persons with
disabilities preferred; Experience in community based residential
programs a plus;
* Must meet SJCS and funding jurisdiction current requirements for
criminal background/records check;
* Valid health certificate to meet current funding jurisdiction
requirements;
* Valid state-issued driver's license with current driving record
in good standing required.
* Knowledge of community resources that lead to social inclusion
and autonomy of persons served
* 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 meal assistance and safety practices and
procedures;
* Skilled in the operation of relevant computer systems, including
hardware and software, and office machines Learn more about St.
John's Community Services at Apply today!_St. John's Community
Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. John's Community
Services does not discriminate in employment on the basis of 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 status, military
service, or other protected class._ Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.50 - $12.51 per hour Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* Weekend availability COVID-19 considerations:
Must wear PPE as appropriate. Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience:
* Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred) Language:
* English (Required) Shift availability:
* Day Shift (Preferred)
* Night Shift (Preferred)
* Overnight Shift (Preferred) Work Location: Multiple Locations
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