CATEGORY OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Support Staff
CATEGORY OF EMPLOYMENT/CLASSIFICATION: __Full Time __Part Time ___PRN
DEPARTMENT: Program Services
REPORTS TO: Residential Services Manager
➢ Must be at least 18 years old
➢ High school diploma or equivalent
➢ Six (6) months of previous experience working with people with disabilities preferred
➢ As applicable, must possess a valid driver's license, good driving record and liability car insurance as defined by Destination Health Care Services Agency
➢ Must satisfactorily complete computerized state required training, first aid/CPR and Medication Administration Training Certifications as required by regulations.
➢ Must be able to pass a background checks as defined by regulations and policies.
➢ Ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Ability to do daily standing, bending, and lifting
RESPONSIBILITIES of the Direct Support Professionals
This position is responsible for providing direct support, positive direction, and assistance to individuals in accordance with program policies and procedures; and personal outcome measures.
• Provides supports to people served by assisting in the development and implementation of all Support Plans, including spiritual life supports, assisting people in achieving their personal goals and desires, providing interaction and choices for activities that support a meaningful day, and supporting people to be independent in activities of daily living skills including personal care, cooking, cleaning, and other living skills as stated in the person’s individual support plan.
• Assists with information gathering for Personal Outcome Measures, and other assessments;
• Assists people with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly home by following safety and infection control procedures; educates people about maintaining homes;
• Maintains and expands skills and knowledge relevant to providing high quality support and services. Obtains and maintains all required certifications and trainings and applies the information to support people served;
• Maintains open communication and cooperative work effort with Lead DSP and other staff to assure quality and continuity of support to people served
• Supports the Destination Health Care Services Mission, Vision, and Core Values while empowering each person to direct their own life choices;
• Reports and/or documents routine and unusual events including completing daily logs, incident reports, outcome data sheets, etc. in a concise, understandable, and legible manner;
• Assists people with fiscal management while safeguarding their funds. This may include completing ledgers, reconciling accounts and assisting people with spending choices;
• Ensures that people exercise their rights and that rights are not restricted without due process, ensures people are treated with dignity and respect;
• Performs other duties as assigned
Must possess a commitment to the belief that all people have the right to dignity, respect, opportunity and full community inclusion. Interest in assisting people supported to achieve personal outcomes and to provide person centered supports. Must possess good verbal, reading, and written communication in English; basic math skills; and basic computer skills. Ability and willingness to successfully complete and apply training. Must be flexible with respect to hours of work and changing conditions; be of good moral character; have an interest in the welfare of the individuals; have training and/or interest in the field of developmental disabilities; and have a willingness/ability to communicate with and relate to individuals, parents, guardians, fellow-staff, representatives of community agencies, and company management. We support the faith choices of the people we serve. As a direct support professional, you may be called upon to support someone you serve by assisting them with praying, reading appropriate religious and devotional materials with them, or companioning with them in worship, Bible study, or other religious events and practices that they find meaningful and enjoy. These are but a few examples of the ways we support the spiritual choices of the people we serve. While it is not required that direct support professionals agree with any of the religious preferences of the people we serve, it is expected that these preferences will be honored and supported.
EXPERIENCE: Must be 18 years or older with knowledge of state of Tennessee DIDD rules and regulations; at least 2 years of experience in quality assurance, preferably in programs for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities; excellent written, verbal and organizational skills:
EDUCATION: Associates degree required, Bachelor’s preferred
CATEGORY OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Agency Operations and Support
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
SUPERVISES OTHERS: N/A
STATUS: Non-Exempt
As applicable, must possess a valid driver's license, good driving record and liability car insurance as defined by Destination Health Care Services Agency
Must satisfactorily complete computerized state required training, first aid/CPR and Medication Administration Training Certifications as required by regulations.
Must be able to pass a background checks as defined by regulations and policies.
Ability to do daily standing, bending, and lifting, walking.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
➢ Abides by and demonstrates the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values through both behavior and job performance on a day-to-day basis.
➢ The Quality Assurance Specialist will work directly with all departments to support the goals in providing quality services to the people supported by the agency.
➢ Serves as the Incident Management Coordinator and reporting allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation will be the responsibility of the Quality Assurance Specialist.
➢ Conduct quality operational reviews and internal investigations of staff misconduct;
➢ Coordinate implementation of training programs including conducting incident reporting training
➢ Monitor compliance with regulations, licensing requirements
➢ Develop and implement operations education and training on the agency’s documentation system,
➢ Monitor the documentation of daily shift notes entries and use of the electronic documentation system and internal operating practices.
➢ Assist with the orientation and ongoing training of new hires on program best practices and licensing standards, specifically on how to provide high quality customer service.
➢ Complete internal reviews and provide operations with specific results of the reviews including recommended improvements and training for operations to implement the recommendations.
➢ Assist with corrective actions and serve as the Quality Improvement liaison and communication funnel between the agency and Regional state office.
➢ Assist with referrals and intake activities for new people in service by reviewing intake information for accuracy
➢ Conduct home visits, announced and unannounced to monitor service provisions, conduct quality checks, for systems, including medication administration.
EXPERIENCE: Must be 18 years or older with knowledge of state of Tennessee DIDD rules and regulations; a minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Direct Support Professional for people with IDD. Experience in a community residential setting preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills required for ongoing communication with people supported, agency staff and community agencies.
EDUCATION: HS Diploma or GED required, Associates Degree or college courses in human services preferred
CATEGORY OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Program Coordinators
SUPERVISES OTHERS: DSP staff
As applicable, must possess a valid driver's license, good driving record and liability car insurance as defined by Destination Health Care Services Agency.
Must satisfactorily complete computerized state required training, first aid/CPR and Medication Administration Training Certifications as required by regulations.
Must be able to pass background checks as defined by regulations and policies.
Ability to do daily standing, bending, and lifting, walking.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
➢ Abides by and demonstrates the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values through both behavior and job
➢ Coordinate staff schedules, relief staff, call ins, etc. to assure adequate staff to person ratio of the home staffing plan
➢ Monitors and ensures staff completes all documentation as required to ensure quality services.
➢ Act as liaison, advocate and coordinator for people supported involvement in support groups, self-advocacy, vocational programming, transportation services, community activities, recreation and learning independent living skills.
➢ Foster open and supportive communication with people supported, DSP staff families, conservators and guardians. Assure that all medical, medication and health issues are communicated and completed by home staff.
➢ Provide and ensure communication of medical and health issues to staff, agency nurses,
➢ families, etc. using appropriate logs when necessary.
➢ Implement and follow-up on all support services recommendations.
SUPERVISION/TRAINING
➢ Conduct weekly home visits to all assigned homes
➢ Monitor staff performance management, including conducting evaluations and developmental plans, disciplinary actions, etc., for all assigned home staff, DSPs.
➢ Provide training to specifics of people supported upon admission and any further updates/changes to the person’s Person-Centered Plan/Independent Support Plan (PCP/ISP)
➢ Routinely complete all required Provider Monthly reports to ISCs, logs, mail, requests, etc. as needed, maintaining an organized filing system.
➢ Arrange and schedule all trainings for all assigned DSP staff
➢ Supervise staff training and development through teaching, acting as a role model and
➢ guiding staff on how to appropriately work with and interact with consumers, other staff,
➢ families and guardians.
➢ Participates in recruitment, ensures vacancies are filled in a timely manner, and participates in all hiring and termination decisions for assigned locations.
➢ Inform supervisor as needed about pertinent issues.
➢ Carry On-Call phone on rotational schedule; respond while on-call to program needs including
➢ covering open shifts.
➢ Ensure maintenance of the DIDD licensing standards.
➢ Attend/facilitate house meetings on a monthly basis for all homes assigned, supervisory and staff meetings; ensure disseminate of all information to DSPs in assigned homes
➢ Coordinate/attend as needed all consumer related meetings (ISP, Support Coordinators, Circle of Support, family, etc.); ensure all necessary follow-up is completed.
➢ Participate in special projects and committees.
➢ Ensure completion/submission of all required daily, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and
➢ annual reports as scheduled.
CATEGORY OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Support Staff
CATEGORY OF EMPLOYMENT/CLASSIFICATION: __Full Time __Part Time ___PRN
DEPARTMENT: Program Services
REPORTS TO: Residential Services Manager
➢ Must be at least 18 years old
➢ High school diploma or equivalent
➢ Six (6) months of previous experience working with people with disabilities preferred
➢ As applicable, must possess a valid driver's license, good driving record and liability car insurance as defined by Destination Health Care Services Agency
➢ Must satisfactorily complete computerized state required training, first aid/CPR and Medication Administration Training Certifications as required by regulations.
➢ Must be able to pass a background checks as defined by regulations and policies.
➢ Ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Ability to do daily standing, bending, and lifting
RESPONSIBILITIES of the Direct Support Professionals
This position is responsible for providing direct support, positive direction, and assistance to individuals in accordance with program policies and procedures; and personal outcome measures.
• Provides supports to people served by assisting in the development and implementation of all Support Plans, including spiritual life supports, assisting people in achieving their personal goals and desires, providing interaction and choices for activities that support a meaningful day, and supporting people to be independent in activities of daily living skills including personal care, cooking, cleaning, and other living skills as stated in the person’s individual support plan.
• Assists with information gathering for Personal Outcome Measures, and other assessments;
• Assists people with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly home by following safety and infection control procedures; educates people about maintaining homes;
• Maintains and expands skills and knowledge relevant to providing high quality support and services. Obtains and maintains all required certifications and trainings and applies the information to support people served;
• Maintains open communication and cooperative work effort with Lead DSP and other staff to assure quality and continuity of support to people served
• Supports the Destination Health Care Services Mission, Vision, and Core Values while empowering each person to direct their own life choices;
• Reports and/or documents routine and unusual events including completing daily logs, incident reports, outcome data sheets, etc. in a concise, understandable, and legible manner;
• Assists people with fiscal management while safeguarding their funds. This may include completing ledgers, reconciling accounts and assisting people with spending choices;
• Ensures that people exercise their rights and that rights are not restricted without due process, ensures people are treated with dignity and respect;
• Performs other duties as assigned
Must possess a commitment to the belief that all people have the right to dignity, respect, opportunity and full community inclusion. Interest in assisting people supported to achieve personal outcomes and to provide person centered supports. Must possess good verbal, reading, and written communication in English; basic math skills; and basic computer skills. Ability and willingness to successfully complete and apply training. Must be flexible with respect to hours of work and changing conditions; be of good moral character; have an interest in the welfare of the individuals; have training and/or interest in the field of developmental disabilities; and have a willingness/ability to communicate with and relate to individuals, parents, guardians, fellow-staff, representatives of community agencies, and company management. We support the faith choices of the people we serve. As a direct support professional, you may be called upon to support someone you serve by assisting them with praying, reading appropriate religious and devotional materials with them, or companioning with them in worship, Bible study, or other religious events and practices that they find meaningful and enjoy. These are but a few examples of the ways we support the spiritual choices of the people we serve. While it is not required that direct support professionals agree with any of the religious preferences of the people we serve, it is expected that these preferences will be honored and supported.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Home Health Aid (HHA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is responsible for personal care and assisting with activities of daily living with clients in their homes. All employees must be committed to the concepts, philosophy, and mission of Destination Healthcare Services and possess the desire to assist individuals to maximize their independence and reach their fullest potential in their personal residence.
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
1. Supervised by: Client Care Coordinator/RN Manager
2. Workers Supervised: N/A
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required
• Provide general attention to the non-medical needs of the client(s) following an established Service Plan/Care Plan. This may include personal hygiene, toileting, bathing, oral care, hair, and/or skincare
• Assist client(s) in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless trained and documented as competent
• Assist client(s) with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable
• Provide meal planning, preparation, and feeding as required
• Provide medication reminders
• Remind clients to complete prescribed exercises when instructed by the appropriate health care professional
• Remain in client vicinity at all times during shift and report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency
• Utilize the Destination Healthcare services required time management system for Clock-in and Clock-out procedures when reporting for work and when clocking out from work
• Document services delivered in accordance with Destination Healthcare Services Home Care policies and procedures
• Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to the supervisor
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations
• Provide general companion care services, and homemaker services
• Participate as requested in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of Destination Healthcare Services
• Stay current with changing technology, including software programs
• Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, and educational experience required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to effectively interact with clients, families, and Destination Healthcare Services team
• Personal care Training Program Certification and Competency
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, & REGISTRATION
• State required certifications may be required
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and maintain adequate auto insurance
LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Ability to read and understand short instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
REASONING ABILITIES
• Ability to evaluate situations and make complex decisions using critical thinking and reasoning
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment is in an office and/or indoors in a resident’s home and may contain a potential exposure to illness and/or body fluids. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EXPERIENCE: Must be 18 years or older with knowledge of state of Tennessee DIDD rules and regulations; a minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Direct Support Professional for people with IDD. Experience in a community residential setting preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills required for ongoing communication with people supported, agency staff and community agencies.
EDUCATION: HS Diploma or GED required, Associates Degree or college courses in human services preferred
CATEGORY OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Program Coordinators
SUPERVISES OTHERS: DSP staff
As applicable, must possess a valid driver's license, good driving record and liability car insurance as defined by Destination Health Care Services Agency.
Must satisfactorily complete computerized state required training, first aid/CPR and Medication Administration Training Certifications as required by regulations.
Must be able to pass background checks as defined by regulations and policies.
Ability to do daily standing, bending, and lifting, walking.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
➢ Abides by and demonstrates the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values through both behavior and job
➢ Coordinate staff schedules, relief staff, call ins, etc. to assure adequate staff to person ratio of the home staffing plan
➢ Monitors and ensures staff completes all documentation as required to ensure quality services.
➢ Act as liaison, advocate and coordinator for people supported involvement in support groups, self-advocacy, vocational programming, transportation services, community activities, recreation and learning independent living skills.
➢ Foster open and supportive communication with people supported, DSP staff families, conservators and guardians. Assure that all medical, medication and health issues are communicated and completed by home staff.
➢ Provide and ensure communication of medical and health issues to staff, agency nurses,
➢ families, etc. using appropriate logs when necessary.
➢ Implement and follow-up on all support services recommendations.
SUPERVISION/TRAINING
➢ Conduct weekly home visits to all assigned homes
➢ Monitor staff performance management, including conducting evaluations and developmental plans, disciplinary actions, etc., for all assigned home staff, DSPs.
➢ Provide training to specifics of people supported upon admission and any further updates/changes to the person’s Person-Centered Plan/Independent Support Plan (PCP/ISP)
➢ Routinely complete all required Provider Monthly reports to ISCs, logs, mail, requests, etc. as needed, maintaining an organized filing system.
➢ Arrange and schedule all trainings for all assigned DSP staff
➢ Supervise staff training and development through teaching, acting as a role model and
➢ guiding staff on how to appropriately work with and interact with consumers, other staff,
➢ families and guardians.
➢ Participates in recruitment, ensures vacancies are filled in a timely manner, and participates in all hiring and termination decisions for assigned locations.
➢ Inform supervisor as needed about pertinent issues.
➢ Carry On-Call phone on rotational schedule; respond while on-call to program needs including
➢ covering open shifts.
➢ Ensure maintenance of the DIDD licensing standards.
➢ Attend/facilitate house meetings on a monthly basis for all homes assigned, supervisory and staff meetings; ensure disseminate of all information to DSPs in assigned homes
➢ Coordinate/attend as needed all consumer related meetings (ISP, Support Coordinators, Circle of Support, family, etc.); ensure all necessary follow-up is completed.
➢ Participate in special projects and committees.
➢ Ensure completion/submission of all required daily, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and
➢ annual reports as scheduled.
OB SUMMARY: The accounting clerk manages personal funds for people supported by the organization; assists with payroll maintaining, vendor accounts and processing procurement requests for goods and services.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Finance Manager
DIRECTION OF OTHERS: NA
POSITION WITHIN THE TABLE OF ORGANIZATION: See "Organization Chart".
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 18 years of age
Experience with computer software programs for accounting Possess a comprehensive understanding of accounting and bookkeeping Must satisfactorily complete computerized state required training and other training as required by regulations.
Must be able to pass background and other checks as defined by regulations and policies. Ability
to do daily standing, bending, lifting, walking.
EDUCATION: Associate degree in business administration with accounting focus required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING: At least 2 years of experience as an accounting clerk or bookkeeper, experience working with financials for the developmentally disabled population in a community residential setting preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Maintaining and promoting excellent relations with external entities such SSA
• Establish representative payee status with SSA/SSI
• Verifying claims and processing orders and deposit slips
• Obtaining authorized signatures for checks and other payments of purchases for people supported
EQUIPMENT: Computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, Microsoft Office Suite
JUDGMENT/INITIATIVE: Must be capable of functioning independently with minimal supervision. Must exercise excellent judgment in the implementation of agency policy. Must be detail oriented, have excellent follow up skills and be a great multitasker.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must communicate well in English both orally and in writing with all levels of staff, individuals, and other persons.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
EXPERIENCE: knowledge of state of Tennessee DIDD compliance for human resources for provider agencies in hiring procedures, training, and other key requirements; consult with members of the management team to ensure that the right candidates are being placed into the right position. Minimum two (2) years’ experience in HR and minimum one (1) year with DIDD procedures.
EDUCATION: Associate degree or considerable course work in Human Resources from an accredited college required, bachelor’s preferred; three years or more experience working with DIDD providers in a similar role will substitute for degree.
CATEGORY OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Agency Operations and Support
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
SUPERVISES OTHERS: N/A
STATUS: Non-Exempt
As applicable, must possess a valid driver's license, good driving record and liability car insurance as defined by Destination Health Care Services Agency Must satisfactorily complete computerized state required training. Must be able to pass a background check as defined by regulations and policies. Ability to do daily standing, bending, lifting, walking.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Preparing, updating, and maintaining employment records related to hiring, transferring, promoting, and terminating
• Assist with recruiting, hiring and retention
• Explaining human resources policies, procedures, laws, and standards to new and existing employees during orientation segments
• Ensuring new hire paperwork is completed and processed
• Informing job applicants of job duties, responsibilities, benefits, schedules, working conditions, promotion opportunities, etc.
• Processing all personnel action forms and ensuring proper approval
• Overseeing hiring process, which includes coordinating job posts, reviewing resumes, and performing reference checks
• Complete background investigations and other required checks for employment with Destination Health Care Services Agency
• Assist with payroll
• Other duties as assigned
JOB SUMMARY:
The Home Health Aid (HHA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is responsible for personal care and assisting with activities of daily living with clients in their homes. All employees must be committed to the concepts, philosophy, and mission of Destination Healthcare Services and possess the desire to assist individuals to maximize their independence and reach their fullest potential in their personal residence.
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
1. Supervised by: Client Care Coordinator/RN Manager
2. Workers Supervised: N/A
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required
• Provide general attention to the non-medical needs of the client(s) following an established Service Plan/Care Plan. This may include personal hygiene, toileting, bathing, oral care, hair, and/or skincare
• Assist client(s) in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless trained and documented as competent
• Assist client(s) with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable
• Provide meal planning, preparation, and feeding as required
• Provide medication reminders
• Remind clients to complete prescribed exercises when instructed by the appropriate health care professional
• Remain in client vicinity at all times during shift and report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency
• Utilize the Destination Healthcare services required time management system for Clock-in and Clock-out procedures when reporting for work and when clocking out from work
• Document services delivered in accordance with Destination Healthcare Services Home Care policies and procedures
• Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to the supervisor
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations
• Provide general companion care services, and homemaker services
• Participate as requested in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of Destination Healthcare Services
• Stay current with changing technology, including software programs
• Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, and educational experience required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to effectively interact with clients, families, and Destination Healthcare Services team
• Personal care Training Program Certification and Competency
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, & REGISTRATION
• State required certifications may be required
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and maintain adequate auto insurance
LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Ability to read and understand short instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
REASONING ABILITIES
• Ability to evaluate situations and make complex decisions using critical thinking and reasoning
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment is in an office and/or indoors in a resident’s home and may contain a potential exposure to illness and/or body fluids. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EXPERIENCE: Must be 18 years or older with knowledge of state of Tennessee DIDD rules and regulations; a minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Direct Support Professional for people with IDD. Experience in a community residential setting preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills required for ongoing communication with people supported, agency staff and community agencies.
EDUCATION: HS Diploma or GED required, Associates Degree or college courses in Nursing
CATEGORY OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
SUPERVISES OTHERS: DSP staff
We welcome LPNS and RNs to apply!
Job Requirements
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program
• Valid state Licensed Practical Nurse certification
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance
• Ability to lift between 20 and 50 pounds and provide CPR after certification
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Flexible scheduling options are available.
• Ability to remain calm in crisis situations
Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included:
• Regular required to lift 20 lbs.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Must be able to pull minimum of 25 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to regularly stand and walk.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Job Responsibilities:
• Provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care and services to persons with disabilities by performing the following duties:
• Assists RN and professional staff in delivering quality nursing services to persons supported.
• Administers specified medications. Removes expired medications from circulation and access.
• Takes historical information and records persons' supported vital signs.
• Observes person's supported mannerisms and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment as needed.
• Advocates for individuals with IDD
• Participates as an intricate part of the interdisciplinary team for the people we support
We welcome LPNS and RNs to apply!
HPNURSE
We offer the following benefits to employees:
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
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