Direct Support Professional (2nd shift / Weekends)

Community Options, Inc.; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

403b retirement plan

Career growth

Team environment

Tuition reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Smyrna, TN is hiring full-time Direct Support Professionals, Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, and Home Health Aides to deliver person-centered supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Pay ranges from $16.68 to $17.68 per hour with eligibility for competitive insurance options, holidays, PTO, and family-friendly benefits. Join a team dedicated to meaningful community involvement and ongoing career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to build supportive relationships with individuals receiving supports.
• Ability to stay calm and exercise good judgment in crisis situations.
• Employment contingent upon background, registry, and drug checks.

Responsibilities

• 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 promptly
• Support learning and development of independent and community-based skills
• Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
• Transport 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
• Perform additional tasks as assigned
• Cooperate with license and department staff during inspections or inquiries

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis management

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 11 states.

We are now hiring Full-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in Smyrna, TN to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Pay range is $16.68 - $17.68 per hour.

Experienced Direct Support Professional/Staff preferred - working with aggressive behaviors.

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 Employer M/F/D/V

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