Emory Valley Center Inc

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Oak Ridge and Surrounding Areas

723 Emory Valley Raod, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

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Description

Make a meaningful difference every day while building a career that supports your life, goals, and future.

Pay, Benefits and Flexibility

Earn an average of $18.67 per hour through competitive base pay and applicable weekday/weekend shift differentials.

Competitive Pay: $18.67 per hour through competitive base pay and applicable weekday/weekend shift differentials.
Competitive Benefits: Vision, Dental, Medical, Holiday and Paid Time Off (PTO), Retirement Plan, Childcare Discount, and more!
Hours: Full-time & Part-Time Available
No Experience Required

Experience is valued, but a caring attitude and reliability matter most. We provide paid training and support you as you build the skills needed to succeed.

Start a Meaningful Career

Experience is valued, but it is not required. What matters most is your compassion, reliability, and commitment to helping others thrive. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will receive paid training and ongoing support as you develop the skills needed to provide safe, respectful, person-centered care. This is an opportunity to do work that matters, build lasting relationships, and grow in a rewarding human-services career.

About Emory Valley Center

At Emory Valley Center, Direct Support Professionals help adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities live more independently, build relationships, participate in their communities, and pursue their personal goals through one-to-one relationships. For more than 70 years, Emory Valley Center has served East Tennessee individuals and families with compassionate, person-centered support. Whether you are helping someone prepare for their day, get to work, participate in the community, develop daily-living skills, or feel safe and supported at home, your work creates real and lasting impact. This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, develop valuable skills, and become part of a team that helps people live full, self-directed lives.

Direct Support Professional Responsibilities:

Support individuals with daily living activities, including cooking, dressing, grooming, and household routines
Encourage independence, personal choice, problem-solving, and achievement of individual goals
Help people participate in community activities and build meaningful relationships
Monitor and report physical, emotional, and behavioral needs to the care team
Administer medications and follow individual medical and support plans
Implement behavior-support plans using positive, respectful approaches
Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming environment
Complete accurate documentation and communicate important updates with the team
Ready to make a difference in your community while building a meaningful career? Apply to join Emory Valley Center today.

Ready to make a difference in your community while building a meaningful career? Apply to join Emory Valley Center today.

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
New Hire and annual registry, background, and motor vehicle record reviews are part of our commitment to safety.

Benefits That Support You:

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan - up to 5% matching
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay - 12 days
Paid Professional Development and Job Specific Training
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Free TextCare
Referral Program
Child Care Discount
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 us at HR@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.