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Direct Support Professional – Super Imposed Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN at Emory Valley Center
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Direct Support Professional – Super Imposed
Pay: $15.75/ph to $23.43/ph
Benefits: Vision, Dental, Medical, Paid Time Off (PTO), Retirement Plan, and more!
The Emory Valley Center
We are a nonprofit organization located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, that has been serving individuals with developmental disabilities since 1955. It supports children, adults, and families across 16 East Tennessee counties, offering a wide range of services including supported living, day programs, employment assistance, early intervention, family support, and therapies such as speech, occupational, and behavioral health. The center also operates the Emory Valley Early Learning Center, an inclusive preschool licensed by the Department of Human Services. In 2016, Emory Valley Center opened a new facility to expand its services and continue its mission of promoting independence, dignity, and community inclusion for individuals with disabilities.
Direct Support Professional Responsibilities:
Assist with daily living tasks (e.g., cooking, dressing, grooming)
Support community involvement and relationship-building
Monitor and report on individuals’ physical and emotional well-being
Administer medications and follow medical guidelines
Maintain a safe, clean environment
Implement behavior support plans and encourage positive behaviors
Maintain accurate documentation and share updates with the care team
Promote independence through guidance and problem-solving
Be able to travel to multiple sites in the Knoxville & surrounding area’s
Perform additional duties as needed based on the day and environment
Requirements
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
Pay (Based on Shift and Experience):
Weekdays: $15.75 per hour
Weekends: $23.63 per hour
Benefits
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Program
Gym Membership and more!
If you’re interested in applying for a Direct Support Professional role or learning more about Emory Valley Center, please apply via the provided links or contact Connor Mitchell at [email protected]
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.
Title: Direct Support Professional – Super Imposed
Company: Emory Valley Center
Location: Oak Ridge, TN
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