Community Options, Inc.
Senior Direct Support Professional
Community Options, Inc. is a national non‑profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are hiring a Full‑Time Senior Direct Support Professional in Totowa/Springfield, NJ. 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 and for supporting a team with day‑to‑day operations as a team leader for an assigned location.
Starting pay is $19.00 per hour.
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
Benefits
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
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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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Starting pay is $19.00 per hour.
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
Benefits
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
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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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