Independent Community and In Home Support Staff Flexible As Needed

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Part Time
• Independent
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Are you looking for flexible, meaningful work that fits your schedule? This opportunity is ideal for anyone looking for as-needed work, including moms, dads, or caregivers seeking extra daytime hours while their children are in school.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible, as-needed scheduling
• Competitive compensation
• Meaningful one-on-one work in the community
• Opportunity to make a positive difference

Job Summary
Exceptional Tours is a Home and Community-Based Services Agency supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism.

We are seeking dependable and compassionate Direct Support Professionals to provide one-on-one Community Participation Support. In this role, you will help participants become more involved in their communities, build independence, develop meaningful relationships, and work toward goals outlined in their Individual Support Plan (ISP).

The ideal candidate is caring, organized, reliable, and comfortable working independently. Previous professional experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, autism, or other care needs is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one Community Participation Support as defined by ODP service guidelines
• Plan meaningful daily activities using the participant’s ISP as a guide
• Support participants in safely accessing and participating in their communities
• Assist participants in identifying volunteer, recreational, social, and skill-building opportunities
• Encourage independence, choice, communication, and community inclusion
• Provide transportation using your personal vehicle
• Maintain current driver, vehicle, insurance, and inspection credentials as required by ODP
• Complete accurate daily visit notes in CareSmartz360
• Complete and submit all required ODP training and compliance documentation
• Maintain appropriate communication with the participant’s primary caregiver and the Exceptional Tours administrative team
• Recognize, report, and appropriately respond to incidents

Non-Negotiable Requirements

Successful applicants must:

• Be reliable, punctual, and dependable
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Be capable of working independently without daily supervision
• Have prior professional caregiving or direct-support experience
• Maintain professional communication and good judgment at all times

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Minimum of one year of professional caregiving or direct-support experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Dependable, insured personal vehicle
• Willingness to use your vehicle to transport participants
• Current professional liability insurance

If you are compassionate, dependable, and looking for flexible, as-needed work that makes a difference, we would love to hear from you!