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Direct Support Professional

Community Options, Inc.

icon El Paso, TX, US, 79903

iconPart Time, Full Time

icon7 November 2024

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Description

We are Now Hiring Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in El Paso, TX to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference! No experience required– we provide PAID training! 

Starting Pay Rate is $10.25.  

We are offering an $800 sign-on bonus For full time & $400 for Part time staff  after 90 days of satisfactory employment. We also are offering a $800 Employee Referral Bonus .

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities 

  • Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities tailored to
  • their Individual Support Plan (ISP)/Person Centered Plan (PCP)
  • 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
  • Ensure work locations and vehicles are clean and well maintained to provide a safe
  • Environment
  • Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
  • Employees must cooperate with the licensee 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
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills

Why Community Options? 

  • 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!

Working Conditions

  • 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
  • May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly staff at the El Paso office!

Phone Number: 915-771-7764

If interested, please click Apply Now or send resume to: Resumes-EL@comop.org

Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application!

www.comop.org

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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