Direct Support Professional

Community Options, Inc.; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 19,093 - 27,193; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Options (Medical

Dental & Vision

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Santa Fe, NM hires Full-Time, Part-Time and PRN Direct Support Professionals to provide person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. No experience required – PAID training provided.

Starting pay: $16.80 per hour. Responsibilities include direct care, daily routines, health monitoring, community activities, driving to appointments, documentation, and collaboration with families and community partners.

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 contingent upon successful completion of background checks and registries.

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 maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Crisis management

Valid driver’s license

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 and PRN Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in Santa Fe, NM 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: $16.80 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

Minimum 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!


• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity EmployerM/F/D/V

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