What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Direct Support Professional position at Community Options, Inc.?
Description
Community Options, Inc.is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are now hiring a Full-TimeSenior Direct Support Professionalsin theEast Valley,AZarea. The Senior Direct Support Professional (DSP)is responsible forproviding person-centered care tailoredto meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This person will alsosupport a team with day-to-day operations and challenges as a team leader for an assigned location.
Shift: 3PM-11PM
Responsibilities
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Community Options, Inc.is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are now hiring a Full-TimeSenior Direct Support Professionalsin theEast Valley,AZarea. The Senior Direct Support Professional (DSP)is responsible forproviding person-centered care tailoredto meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This person will alsosupport a team with day-to-day operations and challenges as a team leader for an assigned location.
Shift: 3PM-11PM
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities tailored totheir Individual Support Plan (ISP)/Person Centered Plan (PCP)
- Assistwith training team members to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines,and the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Assistwith daily routines including cleaning, cooking established meal plans, feeding,medication administration, andmaintainingpersonal hygiene
- Monitorthe health and medical needs of individuals andimmediatelyreport any concerns
- Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately andtimely
- Participatewith individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
- Ensure work locations and vehicles are clean, wellmaintained, and stocked with necessarysupplies including groceries, medications, and cleaning supplies
- Additionaltasks and responsibilities may be assigned
- Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, orinvestigation
- High school diploma or GED
- Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
- Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Ability toestablisha comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receivingsupports
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
- Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision).
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs.
- 403b Retirement Plan.
- Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities.
- Great coworkers/team that support you!
- University partnerships that include tuition reduction
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
