What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP), Part-Time Weekends position at Waves, Inc.?
Direct Support Professional - Residential Part-Time (Weekends)
Location: Franklin, TN
Department: Residential Services
Type: Part-Time
Shift: Every other Saturday & Sunday
Min. Experience: Entry Level
The ideal Residential Life Skills Coach candidate must be creative, tech-savvy, open-minded, flexible, innovative, and have a passion for helping others. At Waves, we support and advocate for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. This is a fun, rewarding job where you will enrich the life of an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability by providing care and coaching them through daily life activities while supporting their opportunities to live the life they want to have. This position is under the supervision of the Residential Program Manager.
Waves philosophy and core values are grounded in our vision of an inclusive community where everyone works, learns, and plays together.
Base Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour $1/hour weekend differential
Requirements of a Direct Support Professional:
- High school diploma and experience in a related field.
- Must be able to complete a Criminal Background report.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds at a time.
- Have a Tennessee drivers license and reliable transportation.
- Intermediate computer skills are required, as we use technology for daily documentation and to help the person receiving support to engage in their communities.
Waves, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Waves, Inc. also operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. To file a complaint, please copy and paste this link into your browser to complete this form (https://wavesinc.com/SITE/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Title_VI_Complaint_Form_English.pdf).
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