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!