DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Memphis, TN, United States2d ago
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About the role
Change Lives While Growing Your Own Career
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
SRVS
Memphis, TN
Full-Time
$15.00/hr.
DailyPay Available
Looking for More Than Just a Job?
At SRVS, we’re looking for compassionate, dependable people who want to make a difference.
What You’ll Do
As a DSP in an ICF home, you will:
- Provide hands-on support with daily living activities, including personal care, hygiene, dressing, meals, and household routines.
- Help individuals develop life skills and greater independence based on their individual needs and goals.
- Support individuals with community outings, activities, appointments, and transportation.
- Follow individual support, behavioral, and care plans.
- Administer and document medications as required.
- Monitor health, safety, and changes in an individual’s condition or behavior.
- Complete required daily documentation, service records, medication records, and incident documentation accurately and on time.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and behavioral or medical needs according to training and established procedures.
- Promote individual choice, dignity, privacy, rights, and meaningful participation in everyday life.
- Work as part of the residential team to provide consistent, dependable support across shifts.
Who We’re Looking For
You may be a great fit if you are:
✔ Compassionate
✔ Dependable
✔ Patient
✔ Team-Oriented
✔ Professional
✔ Positive
✔ Committed to Helping Others
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Basic computer and internet skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to satisfy required state and federal background screening requirements.
- Ability to complete required training and certifications for the position.
Preferred:
Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Experience in a residential, ICF, healthcare, or human-services setting.
Why Join SRVS?
- Competitive Pay & Benefits
- DailyPay, access earned wages before payday
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance after 30 days
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Paid Training & Certification Opportunities
- Leadership & Professional Development
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and physically assist individuals as needed.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Apply Today
Some jobs pay the bills. This job changes lives.
If you’re looking for meaningful work where your compassion and dedication make a difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.
Join SRVS and help build better futures.
About SRVS
For over 53 years, SRVS has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our team helps individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.
SRVS is part of the Inperium family of companies, with employment for this position administered through Apis Services, Inc.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE) committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of employment.
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