Direct Support Professional (Weekend Warrior - Full Time)

Community Options, Inc.; Crossville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive Insurance Options (Medical

Paid Holidays including Birthday

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Great coworkers

Zusammenfassung

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Full-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in Cookeville, Tennessee to provide person-centered care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Prior DSP, CNA, Home Health, or behavioral health experience is preferred.

Starting pay is $16.68 per hour with shifts Thursday through Monday. Responsibilities include direct care, daily living support, health monitoring, documentation, and community integration, while building positive

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to build supportive relationships with individuals receiving supports.
• Background checks including criminal, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing required.

Aufgaben

• 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 immediately.
• Support learning and development of independent and community-based skills.
• Participate in community, social, and recreational activities with individuals.
• Transport individuals to medical appointments and community activities; ensure timely documentation.

Kenntnisse

Direct care

Patient support

Documentation

Crisis management

Transportation

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

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 Cookeville, TN to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference! Previous experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), CNA/Home Health, or behavioral health is preferred

Starting pay is $16.68/per hour

Shifts Available: Thursday - Monday: All Shifts Needed.

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