Direct Support Professional
Listed on 2026-02-08
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Healthcare
Community Health
We are Now Hiring Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN
Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in
Knoxville, TN
to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This is afantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference!
No experience required– we provide PAID training!
Newly Increases starting Pay-Rate is $15.00 per hour.
Multiple shifts available: 1st & 3rd shifts available!
In order to be eligible for a Floater position with Community Options, you must be completely flexible with schedule and have open availability to cover shifts.
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
- 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
- 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!
Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Equal Opportunity Employer
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