Direct Support Professional

Community Options Job Board; Chapin (SC); On-site; USD 1,682,000 - 2,396,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive insurance benefits

Paid holidays including birthday

Generous PTO

Employee incentive & discount programs

403b retirement plan

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is a national nonprofit providing services to individuals with disabilities. We are hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, and Home Health Aides in Chaplin, SC to deliver person-centered care and grow professionally.

Paid training is provided; no experience required. Starting pay is $15.48 per hour. Responsibilities include direct care per ISP/PCP, daily routines, health monitoring, community inclusion, documentation, and driving clients

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to establish supportive relationships with individuals receiving supports.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care tailored to ISP/PCP.
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and personal hygiene.

Skills

High emotional intelligence

Crisis management

Relationship building

Excellent communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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, PRNDirect Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in Chaplin, SCto provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is afantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference!No experience required– we provide PAID training!

The starting pay is $15.48 per hour!

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities tailored to their Individual Support Plan (ISP)/Person Centered Plan (PCP)
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and maintaining personal hygiene
• 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
• Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families
• Ensure work locations and vehicles are clean and well maintained to provide a safe environment

Requirements:

• 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

Working Conditions

• 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

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly staff at the Columbia office!

Phone Number: 803-750-8998

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Equal Opportunity Employer

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