Senior Direct Support Professional

Community Options, Inc.; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive insurance options

Paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Employee incentive & discount programs

403b retirement plan

Exceptional career growth opportunities

University partnerships with tuition reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Senior Direct Support Professional in the Maryville / Knoxville, TN area. This full-time position involves providing tailored care to individuals with disabilities and leading a team in daily operations. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour with shifts available Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday.

Benefits include competitive insurance options, paid holidays, generous paid time off, and significant career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completion of all state and agency-required training per state guidelines.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care tailored to the needs of individuals with disabilities.
• Assist with training team members on supporting daily routines.
• Monitor health and medical needs of individuals.

Skills

Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

We are hiring a full-time Senior Direct Support Professional in the Maryville / Knoxville, TN 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 role also serves as a team leader for an assigned location, supporting a team with day-to-day operations and challenges.

Starting pay is $17.00 per hour.

Shifts available: Tuesday - Saturday (8:00am - 4:00pm in Maryville) and Sunday - Thursday (8:00am - 4:00pm in Knoxville).

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 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 license and department staff during 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.