DSP Direct Support Professional
Company: GOLDEN YEARS LLC
Location: Nashville
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Benefits: Flexible schedule
Training & development CLICK THIS LINK TO APPLY:
https://yeargolden.clearcareonline.com/quick -apply/ POSITION :
Direct Support Professional REPORTS TO : Residential Administrator
POSITION SUMMARY Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are
responsible for supporting individuals with intellectual and/or
developmental disabilities in achieving greater independence and
enhancing their quality of life. DSPs will play a vital role in
providing hands-on support in daily living, community integration,
and personal development. DSPs will empower the people we support
in living self-directed lives and developing the skills necessary
to live the lives they deserve and desire. RESPONSIBILITIES Assist
individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing,
grooming, toileting, and meal preparation. Encourage and empower
the people we support to live as independently as they desire
Promote social skills, community involvement, and individual choice
Assist the people we support in gaining meaningful access to the
community in the ways in which they desire Utilize the
Person-Centered Support Plan (PCSP) to assess the supports needs
and provide the level of support dictated in the PCSP Transport and
accompany the people we support to appointments, errands, community
events, and/or recreational activities Provide support in
medication administration and complete appropriate documentation
(if certified to do so) Provide guidance on a range of
developmental goals. Goals may include community participation,
financial budgeting, exercise, nutrition, vocational skills, and/or
interpersonal skills. Advocate for the rights, dignity, and
preferences of each person supported Adhere to a person-centered
approach with working with the individuals we support Monitor and
ensure a safe, clean, and supportive environment for the people we
support Implement any specialized plans (behavior, nutrition, etc.)
Communicate effectively with other team members, family and/or
natural supports of the person supported, other providers, and
other members of the persons team Collaborate with supervisors,
team members, families, and other members of the persons team to
ensure the highest quality of care Complete all required
documentation within the required timeframes QUALIFICATIONS Must be
18 years of age or older Reliable transportation to and from the
job site Valid US Work Authorization Ability to pass a criminal
background check, and all required registry checks Valid CPR and
First Aid Certification from an approved entity Strong
interpersonal and communication skills Patience, reliability, and a
commitment to supporting people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities Able to read and understand instructions, perform
electronic record keeping, and write reports and daily notes as
required Effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in
English Must be able to complete electronic training required by
the Department of Disability and Aging in the Relias system Ability
to lift 50 lbs. and provide physical support as required. Must be
able to walk up and down stairs
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