Day Program Support Staff
About The Position
Merakey is seeking Support Staff / Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join their Day Program team in Redding, CA. This role involves coaching and fostering engagement by leading workshops designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities. DSPs act as life coaches, mentoring and continuously engaging individuals and leading groups through various enrichment activities such as art, music, games, audio/visual, cooking, and reading. They also provide direct care support and behavioral interventions as needed and ensure timely and accurate documentation of daily progress.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) preferred
- High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coach and foster engagement by leading workshops designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Act as a life coach – mentor and continuously engage individuals.
- Lead groups through art, music, games, audio/visual, cooking, reading and other life enrichment activities.
- Provide direct care support and behavioral interventions as needed.
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation outlining daily progress.
Benefits
- Medical insurance plans
- Dental insurance plans
- Vision insurance plans
- Competitive compensation plans
- DailyPay
- Work/Life Balance
- Flexible Schedules
- Cell Phone Discount Plans
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Care.com Membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
