Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are looking for Senior Direct Support Professionals in Pottsville, PA to use best practices within a community-based residential setting to teach individuals with disabilities how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills needed to live as independently as possible.

Starting Salary: $16.50 an hour

Responsibilities:

• Assist individuals with daily living skills and the development of independent community skills.
• Accurately complete all in-house documentation and maintain case notes.
• Assist in the development of a weekly schedule for each consumer to maximize their time spent in the community.
• Complete training with individuals towards achieving Individual Habilitation Plan (IHP) goals.
• Administer medication(s), while monitoring and documenting the health and medical needs of the individuals.
• Accompany individual to and from appointments and activities.
• Maintain inventory and ensures adequate supply of groceries and household items.
• May oversee consumer funds.
• May act as supervisor in the absence of the Manager.
• May serve as train-the-trainer for various individual specifics training.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the role of Direct Support Professional or related field.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with a person receiving supports.

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

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

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