Make a Difference. Work for Orange grove.



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Mariah Aguirre, DSP


"If you really want to do something that makes a real and right-now difference for someone else, this is the job for you." 

Are you passionate about enriching the lives of other people? If you’re looking for a challenging, fulfilling nonprofit career that puts you on the cutting edge of human rights, health, and advocacy, Orange Grove Center is where you're meant to be.

As Tennessee’s largest provider of service to people with intellectual disabilities, Orange Grove Center is always accepting the dedicated efforts of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). DSPs are critical to the lives of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. They assist with daily living, encourage and facilitate opportunities for work, volunteerism and social enrichment.  DSPs advocate, coach, congratulate, and offer caring companionship and support to help people with disabilities live their best lives.


Want to learn more about DSPs?

Being a Direct Support Professional at Orange Grove Center can be rewarding, challenging, fulfilling, stressful, fun—all that and more.  What you need to show is that you’re willing to take on some real-world responsibility and care about helping people achieve.

You’ll get an opportunity for flexible schedule and benefits for full-time work. You’ll get great work experience that will set you apart from your after-college career competition. Or stick with us and grow!  We have opportunities in employment, community and day programs, as well as work in our 70+ residences all over Chattanooga.

Do human rights matter to you? Then check out what could be an awesome way for you to earn some money and make areal impact on someone’s life.

Click here to apply to be a hero to someone who needs you. Join the Orange Grove Team!