New Purpose
Career Opportunities
NEW PURPOSE provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental barriers in residential and community settings. NEW PURPOSE is seeking to employ individuals who will commit to the Mission, Vision, and Goals of the agency. Direct Support Staff provides support in individuals’ homes using shift pattern schedules. We are also seeking persons who want to participate in our Family Model Residential Support (FMRS) Program. This type of support offers the person supported a family environment. Call us for more information about the tax-free income FMRS Program.
BENEFITS
NEW PURPOSE offers: Competitive Pay Rates, Comprehensive Health Benefit packages, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Personal Leave, Training Programs and Certifications. NEW PURPOSE offers Retirement Investment 403b, matching up to 4%.
(Positions listed may or may not be available.) For a current listing of our opportunities and application information, please get in touch with Human Resources Department at 931-906-3993.
All applicants are still required to complete a formal application through Paylocity. Family Model Provider Profile
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For Individuals Interested in Starting Services
- If you currently have TennCare and are interested in the CHOICES or Employment and Community First CHOICES (ECF CHOICES) program, please contact your TennCare health plan (MCO). The phone number can be found on your TennCare card. You can also submit a Self-Referal
- If you do not have TennCare and are interested in the CHOICES program, you may contact your local Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) at 1-866-836-6678 at no cost.
- Adults age 65 and older, and
- Adults age 21 and older with physical disabilities, either in the home/community or in a nursing facility.
Employment and Community First CHOICES (ECF CHOICES) serves individuals of all ages with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD), including individuals with significant support needs.
Training and Support
NEW PURPOSE offers First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training to the general public for a nominal fee. Call the main office at 931-906-3993 for more information. NEW PURPOSE staff receives continuous training to ensure the general health, safety, and welfare of all people are supported. DIDD, our state-licensed entity, has standardized training requirements to ensure staff has the necessary knowledge, values, and skills that result in delivering exceptional quality services. NEW PURPOSE provides additional training requirements, such as:
- Identifying and Preventing Dependent Adult Abuse and Neglect
- Protection from Harm (How to report Abuse/Neglect and Exploitation)
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Environmental Safety
- Medication Administration Recordkeeping for Un-licensed Personnel
- Building Relationships and Community Memberships
- Assisting People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Choice Making
- Overview of the Principles of Positive Behavior
- Person-Centered planning
- How to prevent / Detect Sexual Harassment
- Systemic Instruction Strategies
- Drug-Free Workplace
