Direct Support Specialist – Paid Training & PTO

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Options

Paid Holidays including a Birthday

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Great coworkers

Tuition reduction partnerships

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states. We are hiring full-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in Chattanooga, TN to provide person-centered care with PAID training.

Starting pay is $15.68 per hour with shifts 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Responsibilities include direct care, daily routines, documentation, and community activities, with background checks required.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Direct care

Medication administration

Driving

Documentation

Crisis management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states. We are hiring full-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in Chattanooga, TN to provide person-centered care with PAID training.

Starting pay is $15.68 per hour with shifts 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Responsibilities include direct care, daily routines, documentation, and community activities, with background checks required.