Senior Direct Support Professional

Community Options, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; 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

403(b) retirement plan

Exceptional career growth opportunities

University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Full-Time Senior Direct Support Professionals in Manhattan, NY. The role involves providing person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Key responsibilities include direct care, assisting with daily routines, and monitoring health needs. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, experience with disabilities, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care tailored to the needs of individuals.
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning and medication administration.
• Monitor health and report medical concerns.

Skills

Supporting individuals with disabilities

Establishing supportive relationships

Training team members

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 two Full‑Time Senior Direct Support Professionals 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 and for supporting a team with day‑to‑day operations as a team leader for an assigned location.

Compensation and Schedule

Starting Pay: $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.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance options (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Paid holidays—including a birthday holiday.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Employee incentive & discount programs.
• 403(b) 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.