Senior Direct Support Professional

Community Options, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Birthday holiday

PTO

Employee incentives

403b retirement plan

Career growth

Great coworkers

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in San Antonio, TX is hiring a Full-Time Senior Direct Support Professional (female preferred). The DSP provides person-centered care and helps lead a team at an assigned location, supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will assist with daily routines, training, documentation, and community activities, while ensuring safety and compliance. The role requires compassion, reliability, and a commitment to quality of life for those served.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 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 contingent on successful checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities tailored to their ISP/PCP.
• Assist training of team members to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and unique needs.
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking established meals, feeding, medication administration, and personal hygiene.
• Monitor health and medical needs and report 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, maintained, and stocked with supplies.
• Cooperate with license and department staff in inspections, inquiries, or investigations.

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 now hiring a Full-Time Senior Direct Support Professional (female preferred) in San Antonio, Texas.

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

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 Employer M/F/D/V