Direct Support Professional — Part-Time with Paid Training

Community Options, Inc.; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee incentives & discounts

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Great coworkers/team support

Tuition reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Crossville, TN is seeking Part-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. No experience required– we provide PAID training!

Starting pay is $15.68/per hour. Duties include direct care, daily routines, transportation, documentation, and community activities; strong communication, reliability, and ability to work with teams encouraged.

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 drug testing.

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 in community, social, and recreational activities.
• Transport individuals to medical appointments and activities.
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely.
• Build a support network by developing relationships with community members, businesses, and families.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Community Options, Inc. in Crossville, TN is seeking Part-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. No experience required– we provide PAID training!

Starting pay is $15.68/per hour. Duties include direct care, daily routines, transportation, documentation, and community activities; strong communication, reliability, and ability to work with teams encouraged.