Evening/Night DSP Caregiver — Paid Training & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Employee Discounts

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth

Tuition Reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Manhattan, NY is hiring Part-Time and PRN Direct Support Professionals to provide person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. No experience required—paid training provided.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour. Shifts available: 2nd shift (4:00pm - 12:00am) and 3rd shift (12:00am - 8:00am). Responsibilities include direct care, assisting with daily routines, transportation to appointments, and supporting individuals in community

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 is contingent upon successful 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 health and medical needs and report concerns.
• Assist with 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.
• Build a support network by developing relationships with community members, businesses, and families.

Skills

Direct support

Caregiving

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Community Options, Inc. in Manhattan, NY is hiring Part-Time and PRN Direct Support Professionals to provide person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. No experience required—paid training provided.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour. Shifts available: 2nd shift (4:00pm - 12:00am) and 3rd shift (12:00am - 8:00am). Responsibilities include direct care, assisting with daily routines, transportation to appointments, and supporting individuals in community