Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are now hiring two Full-Time Senior Direct Support Professional in Manhattan, NY. 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.
Starting Pay is $19.26/per hour
Shift Time:4:00pm - 12:00am
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
Community Options’ mission is to develop housing and employment supports for persons with disabilities.
Community Options believes in the dignity of every person, and in the freedom of all people to experience the highest degree of self-determination. Embracing this philosophy, Community Options works with individuals with significant disabilities through residential services, day programs, social enterprises that employ individuals with disabilities, high school transition programs, and specialized programs for respite and medically fragile adults. As a national agency, Community Options seeks to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community through person centered and natural supports, and collaboration with community partners to increase accessibility to services. Community Options does not administer any large congregate programs, recognizing that people with the most severe disabilities need environments, equipment, clinical and staff support that are tailored to their very specific needs. In its history, the agency has developed a reputation for quality, cost effective administration that encourages individual choice and flexibility.