Direct Support Professional (Oak Ridge, Wartburg, Clinton, Knoxville, Sunbright) Job at Emory Valley Center, Oak Ridge, TN

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  • Emory Valley Center
  • Oak Ridge, TN

Job Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Make a Difference Every Day!

  • Location: Oak Ridge, Knoxville, Sunbright, Clinton & Wartburg, TN
  • Pay: $15.25/hour or more (based on shift - Weekends pay $22.88/hour+ min)
  • Shifts: 3 days on/ 4 days off (12 hour shifts) - Part Time/Full time available
  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan & more!

Are you looking for a job that actually means something to you ? Do you want to go home each day knowing you made a huge impact on someone’s life and made it that much better? Join our team at Emory Valley Center and become a Direct Support Professional (DSP) — where your compassion, energy, and character can change lives!

The Emory Valley Center:
We at the Emory Valley Center are a nonprofit with a big heart. We’ve been supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across East Tennessee since 1955. From helping folks live independently to finding jobs, connecting with their community, and reaching personal goals — we’re here to support every step of the way. If you are a person who believes in changing peoples lives for the better you will find a very long lasting, and happy career here. Each member of our staff is passionate to a fault about what we do and we are working as hard as we can to bring our cause to as many people as we can every single day.

Responsibilities:

As a DSP, you’ll work directly with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them live their best lives. You will be advocates for the person you support and work with them to perform daily life activities, whether it’s assisting with daily routines, going grocery shopping, helping with medications, or just hanging out and watching a movie - every day is different, and every moment matters.

  • Supporting individuals with daily living activities
  • Helping with transportation to appointments or fun community outings
  • Preparing meals or helping with household tasks
  • Building meaningful relationships
  • Encouraging independence and celebrating progress

Why You'll Love It Here:

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Supportive, team-oriented environment
  • Opportunities to grow and advance
  • Every day is rewarding and full of purpose

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED/Transcript
  • Driving License

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 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift,

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