Direct Support Professional (Overnight Shift)

Community Options, Inc.; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Options (Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring full-time Overnight Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, and Home Health Aides in Santa Fe, NM. No experience required; paid training provided. Starting pay is $16.80 per hour.

Overnight shifts. This role offers professional growth and a chance to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include direct care, assisting with daily routines, health monitoring, skill development, and community

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to establish a supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and stay calm in crisis situations.
• Background checks and drug testing are required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with disabilities.
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and personal care.
• Monitor health and medical needs and report concerns.
• Support development of independent and community-based skills.
• Participate in community, social, and recreational activities with individuals.
• Transport individuals to medical appointments and activities in the community.
• Complete program documentation and billable records timely.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Ability to build relationships

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states. We are Now HiringFull-Time OvernightDirect Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health AidesinSanta Fe, NMto 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: $16.80 per hour.

Shift: Overnight shifts

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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