Direct Support Professional (Employment and Community First) Oak Ridge, TN

Employment and Community First DSP (Direct Support Professional)

• Pay: $15.25ph – $17.00ph (depending on experience)
• 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 DSP 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 Employment and Community First Direct Support Professional role or learning more about Emory Valley Center, please apply via the provided links or contact Connor Mitchell at connor.mitchell@evcmail.org

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.