Mental Health Direct Support Professional | Saturday & Sunday | 7AM-7PM Memphis TN

Job Details

Job Location

Support Solutions Memphis - Memphis, TN

Position Type

Part Time

Description

$300 Sign-on bonus after successful completion of 90 days of service for FT and PT (24 hours per week) new hires!

• You must also be med certified prior to receiving the sign on bonus.

$300 Referral Bonus for employee referred hires who successfully complete 90 days of service and work FT or PT hours!

GENERAL FUNCTION :

The position involves providing support to individuals with disabilities, empowering them to lead self-directed lives, and providing them with opportunities to develop / maintain skills that enhance the quality of their lives. Our mission is to ensure that supported persons are happy, healthy and safe in an environment where they can enjoy life to the fullest extent possible.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities assistance with performing the essential functions of this position.

This job description does not list all the duties of your job. You may be asked by Supervisors, Managers or designated and / or authorized staff to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in the job description. Support Solutions reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment and either you or Support Solutions may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Must be 18 years of age and able to read and write effectively. ECF staff must have high school diploma or GED. Must have a valid drivers license and maintain a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record throughout employment with SS. Must meet state and local requirements regarding criminal background check, sexual offender check, abuse registry, drug and felony offender listings. Must meet all training requirements and keep training current.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Employee must provide any medical records to comply with regulations required by a governing entity and Support Solutions policy. Examples include : TB Skin tests, HEP B vaccinations and Flu vaccinations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is either part time or full time and may require additional hours over 40 per week. This position works primarily in a home environment, but is also required to be with supported individuals in community settings, work settings, outdoor activities, etc.

Body Positioning : The employee is regularly required to stand and / or walk for prolonged periods of time. She / he may also be required to sit for short or long periods of time while completing other duties and responsibilities. There is also a requirement to be able to occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch and to reach with the hands and arms. She / he must be able to drive / travel for short periods of time to transport supported person to appointments and community outings and to attend meetings, and trainings.

Body Movements : The employee must have a full range of body movements including the use of his / her hands, feet, and limbs to perform CPR compressions, abdominal thrusts, CPI (The Crisis Prevention Institute is an international training organization that specializes in the nonviolent crisis intervention training designed to teach best practices for managing difficult situations and disruptive behaviors..) techniques, or to pursue on foot a person to prevent them from injury, etc. The ability to bend the body, to reach for objects, and to crouch / stoop, and climb when needed are also required.

Body Senses : The employee must have command of all five senses : sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision, and depth perception. These vision requirements in each area must be sufficient to shift in focus from reading documents to using a computer or tablet for data entry and operating a vehicle. There is also a requirement to talk and listen for prolonged periods both on the telephone and face to face.

Strength : The employee must have the ability to perform heavy lifting over 50 lbs. to assist total care supported individuals with transferring from or to wheelchair, turning / repositioning a total care person in bed, etc.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES :

Agency insurance coverage for vehicles operated in the course of work at specific locations shall stand as the primary insurance coverage for employees working in that particular home setting. Valid automobile insurance is required for all employees working at homes where the agency does not provide a vehicle and this coverage must presented prior to transfer to any home where an agency vehicle is not provided. The agency reserves the right to request proof of insurance regardless of the site location or availability of an agency vehicle.