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

Pay, Benefits and Flexibility

Earn an average of $18.67 per hour through competitive base pay and applicable weekday/weekend shift differentials. Pay ranges from $16.00 to $24.75 per hour based on assignment, experience, and differential eligibility.

• Competitive Pay: $16.00 – $24.75 per hour based on assignment, experience, and differential pay.
• Competitive Benefits: Vision, Dental, Medical, Paid Time Off (PTO), Retirement Plan, and more!
• Hours: Full-time & Part-Time Available
• No Experience Required

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.

• 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
• Paid Time Off
• 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