Weekend Direct Support Professional — Paid Training & Growth

Community Options Job Board; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee incentives

403b retirement

Career growth

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring weekend, part-time, PRN Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, and Home Health Aides in Knoxville, TN. No experience is required as paid training is provided. Newly increased pay-rate is $15.50 per hour.

Responsibilities include direct care aligned with ISP/PCP, daily routines, community participation, documentation, and driving individuals to appointments. Includes benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to establish a supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities per ISP/PCP.
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, and personal hygiene.
• Monitor health and medical needs and report concerns.
• Help develop independent and community-based skills.
• Accompany individuals to community activities and medical appointments.
• Complete program documentation and billable records accurately and on time.
• Build and maintain relationships with community members, families, and businesses.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis management

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is hiring weekend, part-time, PRN Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, and Home Health Aides in Knoxville, TN. No experience is required as paid training is provided. Newly increased pay-rate is $15.50 per hour.

Responsibilities include direct care aligned with ISP/PCP, daily routines, community participation, documentation, and driving individuals to appointments. Includes benefits and growth opportunities.