Direct Support Professional

Community Options, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); Sur place; USD 18 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance options

Birthday holiday

Paid time off

Incentives & discounts

403b retirement plan

Career growth

Great coworkers

Résumé du poste

Community Options, Inc. in Tucson, AZ is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to provide person-centered care for individuals with IDD. Roles include assisting with daily routines, transportation, and documenting care. Paid training provided; no experience required.

Starting pay rate is $15.45 per hour. This full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunity offers growth, supportive teammates, and a mission-driven environment dedicated to independence and community inclusion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to establish a supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations.
• Employment contingent upon background checks including criminal, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and personal hygiene.
• Monitor health and medical needs and report concerns.
• Assist with learning and development of independent and community-based skills.
• Participate in community, social, and recreational activities with individuals.
• 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 with community members, businesses, and families.
• Additional tasks may be assigned.
• Cooperate with license and department staff during inspections or inquiries.

Connaissances

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are Now Hiring Full-Time, Part-Time and PRN Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Tucson, AZ 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 Rate: $15.45 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!

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

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