Direct Support Professional

About the Role

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Part-Time Floater Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in Maryville, TN. This role provides person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Pay-Rate: $15.68 per hour.

No experience required – PAID training provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care tailored to individuals' Individual Support Plan (ISP)/Person Centered Plan (PCP).
• Assist with daily routines: cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and personal hygiene.
• Monitor health and medical needs; report concerns immediately.
• Assist with learning and development of independent and community-based skills.
• Participate in community, social, and recreational activities with individuals.
• Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of program documentation and billable records.
• Build support networks by developing relationships with community members, businesses, and families.
• Maintain clean and well-maintained work locations and vehicles.
• Cooperate with inspections, inquiries, or investigations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Complete all state and agency required training.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to establish comfortable and supportive relationships.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations.
• Must be completely flexible with schedule and have open availability to cover shifts.

Working Conditions:

• Work in residential programs, day programs, and in the community.
• Transport individuals using your own vehicle or company vehicles.
• Schedule may change and may include evening and weekend hours.
• Overtime may be required.
• May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of:

• Checks of criminal background.
• Central registry checks.
• Child abuse registry checks.
• Drug testing.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide person-centered care.
• Ability to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to monitor health and medical needs.
• Ability to assist with skill development.
• Ability to participate in activities.
• Ability to drive.
• Ability to complete documentation.
• Ability to build support networks.
• Ability to maintain safe environments.