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    Direct Support Professional - Nashville, United States - Volunteers of America - Mid-States

    Volunteers of America - Mid-States background
    Description

    POSITION TITLE:
    Direct Support Professional


    LOCATION:
    Nashville,

    TN


    STATUS:
    Full Time, Hourly


    PROGRAM:
    Nashville Developmental Disabilities Services


    REPORTS TO:
    Home Manager


    INTRODUCTION:


    Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service.

    We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors.

    We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education.

    When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission.

    Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities.

    Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.


    BENEFITS:
    Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:

    Health and Wellness

    Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)

    Health and Wellness Program

    Medical Coverage

    Dental Coverage

    Vision Coverage

    Flexible Spending Account

    Health Spending Account

    Short Term Disability

    MetLife Legal Plans

    Financial Wellbeing

    Competitive Compensation Packages

    Life Insurance (company paid)

    403b retirement plan with company fund matching

    Employee discounts


    • Loan forgiveness options through federal programs
    (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)


    • All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one
    Work Culture

    Commitment Committee

    Justice Committee

    Integrity Committee

    Compassion Committee

    DE&I Committee

    Retention Committee

    Training & Development

    VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program

    VOA University - Staff Development

    VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development


    JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS:


    Responsible for providing direct care, training and assistance in the various aspects of activities of daily living, self care, leisure/recreation, developmental training, prevocational and/or vocational and is responsible for upholding consumer's rights.


    WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE:
    High School diploma or general equivalency diploma preferred, or commensurate skills. Demonstrate the ability to adequately read, write and understand the English language.


    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Monitor the comfort and safety of consumers' served, while ensuring that the medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are being met.
    • Interact with consumers in an emotionally supportive and therapeutic manner, and practice effective techniques for reinforcing consumers' behaviors.
    • Provide transportation and assist consumers with integration into the community by accompanying them to social and other activities of choice.
    • Perform general housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, and laundry duties.
    • Complete assigned cleaning tasks and general maintenance on a routine basis in order to maintain a neat and clean environment.
    • Participate in all required on-going training programs and attend all mandatory staff meetings.
    • Performs all duties as assigned by supervisor.


    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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