Direct Support Professional
Company: Open Arms Care Corporation
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: September 24, 2024
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Job Description:
BENEFITS OF JOINING TEAM OAC: $500-$750 DSP SIGN ON BONUS
OFFERED Personal satisfaction from serving others Competitive pay
Paid Training Great Benefits: Medical, Pharmacy, Vision, Dental,
Disability, Employee Assistance Program and Life insurance Paid
Time Off Paid HolidaysMultiple Shift OptionsBonus ProgramsTuition
ReimbursementEmployee Recognition ProgramsProfessional Growth
Opportunities - Career Path to Leadership for DSPs - Career Path to
RN for LPNs403(b) Retirement Savings planSUMMARYTo promote an
environment of teamwork that encourages client teaching, mentoring,
and coaching. That involves active treatment, and skill development
and promotes growth. Create a home that yields a clean, organized,
welcoming environment. In addition to collaborating with fellow
coworkers and leadership using a positive team approach.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS--- Represent OAC in a positive and professional manner in
community meetings, events and social functions.--- Provides
day-to-day organization and implementation of activities that
promote an organized and positive environment. Ensure as the
primary professional working with individuals, an environment that
is person-centered, organized, non-reactive, and promotes
independence.--- Is able to independently make decisions in regard
to best practices, quality assurance, risk management and
problem-solving. This includes timely response to and documentation
and reporting of serious injuries.--- Demonstrates the ability to
coach, teach, and mentor individuals in all aspects of home
management and personal independence. This includes actively
teaching and promoting individual rights and self-advocacy.---
Engages clients in ongoing, meaningful active treatment and the
individual support plans (ISP's) for the clients served in the
ID/DD program; implements programs and the delivery of services
according to the ISP and the requirements of CMS regulations.---
Advocates for each client's specific needs and personal welfare in
the home and community, and ensures follow-up when concerns are
identified.--- Assists with coordinating, scheduling and/or
transporting clients to appointments and/or recreational activities
on a regular basis; ensures all required documents, files and
reports are prepared, reviewed, approved and processed in a timely
manner.--- Provides accurate documentation of client's
participation and progress in all training objectives/programs to
teach independent living skills; ensures day-to-day assigned tasks
are completed.--- Communicates and actively participates with the
inter-disciplinary process to include but not limited to individual
support plans (ISP's), behavior management, incident reports,
etc.--- Interacts with client's family members/conservator, &
maintains positive relationships internally and externally.--- Must
attend all required trainings/meetings and remain current on all
certifications.--- To provide support and services to all clients
across the local operation when necessary.--- Transport clients to
medical appointments, Enrichment Center, and client outings as
assigned.--- Responsible for maintaining work schedules.
Dependability is required. Monitors and manages own time off and
documents time worked accurately.--- Carries out responsibilities
and duties in a manner that is professional, timely, effective, and
efficient, including other job duties as assigned.--- Additional
committees as assigned, or volunteer. QUALIFICATIONS Education &
Experience: High school graduate and/or GED preferred. Must have
valid driver's licenseAbility to lift repetitively a minimum of 50
pounds; tasks may include lifting, repositioning, turning, bending,
squatting, etc.Good oral, written and interpersonal skills to
effectively interact with othersThis job description is not an
employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive
right to alter this job description at any time without notice.Open
Arms Care Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)
to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,
gender identity, sexual orientation, or genetics. Compensation
details: 15.5-17.5 Hourly WagePIda96f3ef40b7-25660-35472043
Keywords: Open Arms Care Corporation, Knoxville , Direct Support Professional, Other , Knoxville, Tennessee
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