Senior Direct Support Professional

Community Options, Inc.; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Birthday holiday

PTO

Employee discounts

403b retirement plan

Career growth

Co-worker support

Tuition reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring two Full-Time Senior Direct Support Professionals in Manhattan, NY. You will provide person-centered care for individuals with disabilities, lead a team, and support daily operations at an assigned site.

Starting pay is $19.26 per hour with a 4:00pm - 12:00am shift. Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered by the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Must have valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Employment contingent on background checks and relevant screenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care tailored to individuals' ISP/PCP.
• Assist in training team members and lead location activities.
• Assist with daily routines including hygiene, meals, and medication administration.
• Monitor health needs and report concerns promptly.
• Ensure documentation and billable records are accurate and timely.
• Engage individuals in community, social, and recreational activities.
• Maintain clean, stocked work locations and vehicles.

Skills

IDD care experience

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.

We are now hiring two Full-Time Senior Direct Support Professional in Manhattan, NY. The Senior Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for providing person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This person will also support a team with day-to-day operations and challenges as a team leader for an assigned location.

Starting Pay is $19.26/per hour

Shift Time:4:00pm - 12:00am

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities tailored to their Individual Support Plan (ISP)/Person Centered Plan (PCP)
• Assist with training team members to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking established meal plans, feeding, medication administration, and maintaining personal hygiene
• Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
• Ensure work locations and vehicles are clean, well maintained, and stocked with necessary supplies including groceries, medications, and cleaning supplies
• 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
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• 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 EmployerM/F/D/V