Direct Support Professional | Paid Training & Growth

Community Options, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Health Insurance

Paid Holidays including Birthday

Generous PTO

Employee Incentives

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth

Tuition Partnerships

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals, Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, and Home Health Aides in Philadelphia, PA. We offer full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities with PAID training and a starting pay of $18.60 per hour.

No experience required; NADSP credential bonuses available. Responsibilities include direct care, daily routines, transportation for appointments, and documenting services.

Qualifications

• No experience required; PAID training provided
• Background checks, central registry, child abuse registry and drug testing will be completed
• Valid driver’s license required for transportation and safety

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 needs and promptly report concerns
• Support the learning and development of independent and community-based skills
• Engage individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
• Transport individuals to medical appointments and community activities
• Maintain accurate program documentation and billable records
• Build a support network with community members and families
• Support QA and cooperate with license and department staff during inspections
• Additional tasks may be assigned

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals, Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, and Home Health Aides in Philadelphia, PA. We offer full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities with PAID training and a starting pay of $18.60 per hour.

No experience required; NADSP credential bonuses available. Responsibilities include direct care, daily routines, transportation for appointments, and documenting services.