Direct Support Professional
Company: Compass Health Network
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: July 7, 2025
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Job Description:
The Direct Support Professional is responsible for supervision
of consumers to ensure their safety and well-being. This is a PRN
position. Responsibilities Include: • Reports and records
observable changes in resident behavior, attitude and physical
condition • Assists with or participates in re-motivation,
rehabilitation, re-socialization, and behavior modification
programs • Teaches or assists residents in self-help skills and
social behavior based on the level of need and functioning of
individual residents • Initiates and participates in group and/or
individual activities with residents • Escorts residents to
appointments or as assigned • Participates in specialized programs
such as adjunctive therapies and individual interaction with
residents • Performs basic nursing care such as checking vital
signs, applying simple dressings, and providing general daily care
of residents • Assists a physician or registered professional nurse
with various diagnostic and treatment procedures • Maintains a
safe, clean, and therapeutic environment • Assists in the
orientation of new residents • Responds to emergency situations as
specified by the guidelines of the unit, including assisting
residents during emergency situations • Prepares and maintains
records and reports • Maintains adequate supplies and equipment •
Administers medications to clients once certified as a DMH Level 1
Medication Aide • Obtain CPR certification with in the first 90
days of employment • Assist client with transportation as
clinically indicated. Driving is an essential function of the
position • Trains incoming staff on basic job responsibilities (CLI
Shadow Trainer only) • Does follow up trainings for staff if needed
(CLI Shadow Trainer only) • Communicates with clients and/or their
families by using sign language when needed (CLI Sign Fluent only)
• Other duties as assigned WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK
Regular exposure to biohazard and chemical waste materials
Keywords: Compass Health Network, Kingsport , Direct Support Professional, Healthcare , Jefferson City, Tennessee
