Direct Support Professional
Community Options, Inc.
Date: 1 hour ago
City: Allentown, PA
Contract type: Full time
Description
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.
We are Now Hiring Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN Floater Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in Allentown, PA to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference! 4PM-12 AM shifts needed!
Starting pay is $17.75/per hour
Responsibilities
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.
We are Now Hiring Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN Floater Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in Allentown, PA to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference! 4PM-12 AM shifts needed!
Starting pay is $17.75/per hour
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
- High school diploma or GED
- Must have a minimum of two years' experience in the IDD field
- 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
- 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
#IND-LH
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