Senior Direct Support Professional

Community Options, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Senior Direct Support Professional in the Phoenix, AZ area to provide person-centered care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Key responsibilities include direct care, training team members, and monitoring health needs. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and experience in support roles. Benefits include competitive insurance, paid holidays, and generous PTO. Join a supportive team with exceptional career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines.
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals according to their Individual Support Plan.
• Assist with training team members on programmatic initiatives and daily routines.
• Monitor health and medical needs and report concerns.

Skills

Supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Establishing supportive relationships

Monitoring health and medical needs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non‑profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are now hiring a Full‑Time Senior Direct Support Professional in the Phoenix , AZ area. 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.

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

Benefits

• 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