Senior Direct Support Professional (SDSP)

Community Options, Inc.; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive insurance options

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee incentive programs

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Great coworkers

Tuition reduction partnerships

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Santa Fe, NM is hiring a Full-Time Senior Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide person-centered care for individuals with developmental disabilities. This role offers meaningful growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in the lives of those served.

Starting pay is $17.80 per hour, with bilingual candidates preferred. The DSP will assist with daily living tasks, health monitoring, transportation, and documentation of care in a collaborative team

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and maintaining personal hygiene.
• Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns.
• Assist with the learning and development of independent and community-based skills.
• Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities.
• Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities in the community.
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely.
• Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned.
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Skills

Person-centered care

Interpersonal skills

Crisis de-escalation

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 (DSP) in Santa Fe, NM to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is afantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference!

Starting pay: $17.80 per hour

*Bilingual candidates preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and maintaining personal hygiene
• Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
• Assist with the learning and development of independent and community-based skills
• Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
• Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities in the community
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families
• 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
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• 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