Senior Direct Support Professional
Location: Gilbert, AZ, United States
Date Posted:
Description
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are actively seeking a Senior Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in the Greater Phoenix, AZ area. 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. You will also support a team with day-to-day operations and challenges as a team leader for an assigned location.
- 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
- Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities in the community
- Assist with the learning and development of independent and community-based skills
- Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
- Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
- Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families
- Ensure work locations and vehicles are clean, well maintained, and stocked with necessary supplies including groceries, medications, and cleaning supplies
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
- 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 work individually and with a team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
- Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
- Work in residential programs, day programs, and in the community
- Transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
- Schedule may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours
- Overtime may be required due to business needs
- Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
- May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
- May assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory participants
- May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases
