Employment and Community First Direct Support Professional

Employment and Community First Direct Support Professional (ECFDSP)

• Pay: $15.25 – $18 per hour (depending on shift and experience)
• Shifts: Typically Monday - Friday (Weekends when needed)
• Benefits: Vision, Dental, Medical, Paid Time Off (PTO), Retirement Plan, and more!

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.

Employment and Community first DSP Responsibilities:

As an Employment & Community DSP, you’ll support individuals as they explore their communities, build life skills, and succeed in their jobs. You’ll work one-on-one and in small groups to help them live more independently, engage with others, and meet their personal and career goals.

• Engage with each person we support using the Person Centered Support Plan (PCSP).
• Assist in maximizing participation in community relationships and activities.
• Support daily living skills: hygiene, food prep, money management, etc.
• Promote community relationships and independence with neighborhood mapping.
• Help take informed risks to improve life quality safely.
• Administer medications and document as per required guidelines.
• Perform other duties assigned by leadership as needed.

• Patient, dependable, and encouraging
• A strong communicator who can motivate and advocate for individuals
• Comfortable working independently and managing a flexible schedule
• High school diploma or GED required (we’ll provide all other training)
• Valid Driving License

• Retirement Plan 403(b)

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program

If you're interested in applying for the Employment and Community First 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.