Direct Support Professional

Community Options, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Options

Paid Holidays (Birthday Holiday)

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Las Cruces, NM is hiring full-time and part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, and Home Health Aides to provide person-centered support for 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: $14.30 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing.
• No experience required; paid training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and maintaining personal hygiene.
• Monitor health and medical needs and report concerns.
• Assist with 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 by developing relationships with community members, businesses, and families.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned.
• Cooperate with license and department staff in inspections or inquiries.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

DescriptionCommunity Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.
We are Now Hiring Full-Time and Part-TimeDirect Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in Las Cruces, NM to 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!
Starting Pay: $14.30 per hour.
Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• 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
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

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
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

• 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!

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