Direct Support Professional (Per-Diem)
Description
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
Join Our Team as a Per Diem Direct Support Professional- Queens Region
Looking for flexibility, variety, and meaningful work? Join our team as a Per Diem Direct Support Professional (DSP) and make a real impact supporting individuals with developmental disabilities across the Queens Region. No experience required– we provide PAID training!
Starting pay is $18.00/per hour
Why Per Diem?
• Flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle
• Opportunity to work across different programs and settings
• Gain hands-on experience in multiple areas of the field
• Build your skills while growing in human services
• Make a direct impact on the lives of individuals every day
• Flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle
• Opportunity to work across different programs and settings
• Gain hands-on experience in multiple areas of the field
• Build your skills while growing in human services
• Make a direct impact on the lives of individuals every day
Available Programs:
• Day Hab Without Walls (Day Hab WOW), Community Habilitation (Com Hab), Respite Services, Residential Services
• Day Hab Without Walls (Day Hab WOW), Community Habilitation (Com Hab), Respite Services, Residential Services
Available Shifts: Day Hab WOW:
• Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Com Hab & Respite:
• Hours vary based on individual needs
• Hours vary based on individual needs
Residential Services:
• 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, 4:00 PM-12:00 AM, 12:00 AM-8:00 AM
• 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, 4:00 PM-12:00 AM, 12:00 AM-8:00 AM
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
- To remain an active per diem employee, a minimum of 2 shifts per month is required.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Why Community Options?
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
- Great coworkers/team that support you!
Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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