Direct Support Professional, (Oak Ridge, TN), Emory Valley Center (ECF

Job Description

Employment and Community First DSP (Direct Support Professional)

Pay: $15.25ph – $17.00ph (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday (Hours based on persons supported work schedule)

Benefits: Vision, Dental, Medical, Paid Time Off (PTO), Retirement Plan, and more!

The Emory Valley Center:

The Emory Valley Early Learning Center (EVELC) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is a licensed, NAEYC-accredited preschool offering inclusive, high-quality education for children ages six weeks to five years. As part of the Emory Valley Center, EVELC supports children of all abilities through a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that nurtures cognitive, social-emotional, language, and motor skills. The center fosters a responsive, family-centered environment with trained educators and actively encourages parental involvement. With a capacity of 98 children, EVELC is wheelchair accessible and offers services in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the center provides flexible care options, including subsidized programs, sliding scale fees, sibling discounts, and scholarships.

Employment and Community first Specialist Responsibilities:

Engage with each person we support using the Person Centered Support Plan (PCSP).

Assist in maximizing participation in community relationships and activities.

Support daily living skills: hygiene, food prep, money management, etc.

Promote community relationships and independence with neighborhood mapping.

Help take informed risks to improve life quality safely.

Administer medications and document as per required guidelines.

Perform other duties assigned by leadership as needed.

Requirements

Must have a Diploma/GED

Must be at least 18 years of Age

Strong judgment and ability to remain calm under pressure

Compassionate approach to personal care

Comfortable interacting with diverse individuals

Basic computer and administrative skills

Adaptability and strong problem-solving in dynamic settings

Ability to de-escalate behavioral situations

Benefits

Retirement Plan 403(b)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health savings account

Life insurance

Referral program

If you're interested in applying for the Direct Support Professional role within the Employment and Community First Department or learning more about Emory Valley Center, please apply via the provided links or contact Connor Mitchell at

Emory Valley is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Center to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Full-time