Direct Support Professional (Floater / PRN) - Community Options
Ogden, UT 84403
About the Job
Description
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are Now Hiring Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN and Floater Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in Ogden, UT 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! For a Floater position with Community Options, you must be completely flexible with schedule and have open availability to cover shifts.
The pay for this role is $18.45 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 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
- Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
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
- 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
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Should be completely flexible with schedule
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
- 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
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the friendly staff at our Ogden, UT office!
Phone Number: (385) 288-8587
If interested, please click Apply Now or Send Resumes to: Resumes-Utah@comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Source : Community Options