Community Options
Direct Support Professional (Full-Time)
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Job Description
- Req#: DIREC025382
- Foster a meaningful relationship between the individuals and their community
- Utilize Person Centered Plans to assess an individual's needs
- Assist individuals with their daily living and independence skills/personal care
- Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
- Assist with the learning and development of independent and community-based skills
- Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
- Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities in the community
- Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
- Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Work in residential programs, day programs, and in the community
- Transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
- Schedule may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours
- Overtime may be required due to business needs
- May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are now hiring Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in Northumberland, PA to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference! No experience required– we provide PAID training!
Starting pay is $16.00/hour
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Why Community Options?
Send resume to: Resumes-SB@COMOP.ORG
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.About the company
Community Options, Inc. is a 5013 national nonprofit organization that provides housing and employment supports to people with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury.
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