Direct Support Professional I
20 hours ago
Evergreen Life Services Texas is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professional I to join our team. As a Direct Support Professional I, you will play a vital role in providing support and care to individuals with disabilities, enabling them to live fulfilling and independent lives.
Job SummaryAs a Direct Support Professional I, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy environment for individuals served, following through on their individual plans of care, and providing support with daily life activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and money management.
Key Responsibilities- Ensure the health and welfare of individuals served
- Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed
- Assist individuals served in the care and cleaning of their home, including reporting of maintenance needs
- Assist individuals served with money management, including budgeting, banking, and shopping
- Assist individuals served with daily life activities, such as meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services, housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene
- Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested
- Prepare meals
- Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds are done as requested
- Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Life Services Texas policies and procedures
- Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested
- Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s)
- Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well-being of all involved
- Provide individuals served transportation in company or personal vehicle as requested
- At least 21 years of age due to auto liability coverage
- Effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping, and write reports
- Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with state abuse and neglect registry
- Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e., turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet)
- Prior experience as a direct support worker preferred
May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.
Evergreen Life Services Texas is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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