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Direct Support Professional (Per-Diem)

Community Options, Inc.

Queens Village, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
JOB TYPE
Part-time
LOCATION
Queens Village, NY
POSTED
19 days ago

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
 Available Programs:
• 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
Com Hab & Respite:
• 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
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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About the Company

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Community Options, Inc.

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.

We currently operate in 11 states: 

  • Arizona
  • Kentucky
  • Maryland
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Transportation Allowance, Tuition Reimbursement, Vehicle Allowance, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts
FOUNDED
1989
WEBSITE
http://www.comop.org