Calm, dependable, caring, and compassionate individuals to provide direct care to individuals with disabilities in the Intensive/Transitional Support Program. This position supports and assists adults with a developmental disability and/or mental illness in the Intensive/Transitional Support Program. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans and behavior management plans as established by an interdisciplinary team. Responsible for modeling appropriate behavior; monitoring, observation, and assessment; crisis intervention, prevention, and utilizing de-escalation strategies; and maintaining a healthy and safe environment. Additional support may include assisting in personal care and guiding skill development in daily tasks of living. Responsible for respecting the rights and dignities of the individuals we serve. Position requires patience, critical thinking skills and decision-making ability.
Direct Support Professional $17.18 per hour/ Traditional Setting
Enthusiastic, dependable, caring, and compassionate individuals to provide direct care to adult individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness. This position supports and assists individuals with daily tasks of living that can include medication administration, health and safety, maintaining hygiene, cleaning, meal preparation, and wellness in residential settings. Responsible for respecting the rights and dignities of the individuals served. Full Time, Part-Time, Weekend, and Relief Shifts available to start your Career in Direct Care. High school diploma or equivalent, valid drivers license, and safe driving record required. Experience and/or education in related field preferred but not required.
Paid Trainings
Caring and Supportive Supervisors
A Great Resume Builder
Flexible Schedules
Life Skills Development
A Rewarding and Fun Work Environment
EEO Policy
Community Living Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration for job openings. No staff member will be discriminated against because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, former substance abuse history or against disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era unless a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification is demonstrated.
This policy applies to all policies governing recruitment, placement, selection, promotion, training, transfer, rates of pay, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Discrimination in any of the above mentioned is prohibited in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
