Direct Support Professional

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🎸 Tennessee – Remote

🎸 Tennessee – Remote

💵 $17 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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St. John's Community Services

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1868

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

Non-profit • Social Impact

St. John's Community Services is a nonprofit organization providing person-centered support services and programs for individuals and families—particularly people with disabilities—across multiple U. S. states (New York, Washington DC, Delaware, Virginia, and Tennessee). The organization focuses on creating communities of belonging and enabling clients to live at their highest level of independence and best life; its website solicits donations and emphasizes mission-driven, community-based care.

📋 Description

• Perform all duties of a Direct Support Professional • Provide remote assistance across multiple locations to persons living independently • Multi-task while performing DSP duties and providing quality oversight and remote support to persons receiving Enabling Technology Support • Observe alerts and exterior cameras at multiple locations to ensure the safety and well-being of supported persons while fostering privacy, independence, and dignity • Support people to live self-directed lives • Communicate with Night Monitor, Program Coordinator, and Program Director regarding individual needs, concerns, and technology issues • Function as an active member of the Enabling Technology team and Circle of Support • Participate in group decision-making, information sharing, idea exchange, and collaboration • Communicate with staff remotely at shift changes • Complete documentation related to Remote Support as it occurs • Assess situations and determine appropriate courses of action • Implement Individual Support Plans • Maintain relationships with supported persons • Follow organizational rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws, and standards • Represent the organization professionally and support its mission, vision, philosophy, and person-centered practices

🎯 Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required • AA/BA/BS Degree in a related field preferred • Two or more years related experience working with persons with disabilities required • Experience in a competitive/supported employment setting preferred • 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 • Good communication and team-working abilities • Advanced knowledge of each person's individualized Technology Support Plan and ISP • Ability to quickly assess situations and determine the appropriate response measure • Ability to multi-task and solve problems quickly • Ability to perform required physical activities, including standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, squatting, bending, sitting, walking, climbing, and balancing