Direct Support Professional (Per-Diem)

Community Options, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Exceptional Career Growth Opportunites

Great coworkers/team that support you!

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Per Diem Direct Support Professional (DSP) for the Queens Region. No experience required—we provide PAID training and starting pay is $18.00 per hour.

Join a flexible role across Day Hab WOW, Com Hab, Respite, and Residential Services, with shifts that fit your lifestyle. You will support individuals with developmental disabilities, assist with daily routines, document care, and help with community activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations.

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

Skills

Relationship building

Crisis handling

Team collaboration

Flexibility

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.

Join Our Team as a Per Diem Direct Support Professional- Queens Region

Looking for flexibility, variety, and meaningful work? Join our team as a Per Diem Direct Support Professional (DSP) and make a real impact supporting individuals with developmental disabilities across the Queens Region. No experience required– we provide PAID training!

Starting pay is $18.00/per hour

Why Per Diem?

• Flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle
• Opportunity to work across different programs and settings
• Gain hands‑on experience in multiple areas of the field
• Build your skills while growing in human services
• Make a direct impact on the lives of individuals every day

Available Programs

• Day Hab Without Walls (Day Hab WOW), Community Habilitation (Com Hab), Respite Services, Residential Services

Available Shifts: Day Hab WOW

• Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Com Hab & Respite

• Hours vary based on individual needs

Residential Services

• 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, 4:00 PM-12:00 AM, 12:00 AM-8:00 AM

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
• To remain an active per diem employee, a minimum of 2 shifts per month is required.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options

• Paid Holidays
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
• Great coworkers/team that support you!

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity EmployerM/F/D/V

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