Direct Support Professional 2

Future Transitions • Lancaster, CA

13h • $22 - $23

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional 2 provides direct care support to adults with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. The role includes scheduling staff assigned to consumers and managing authorized service hours. The DSP 2 supports personal care, light housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, meal preparation, community access, and other duties outlined in each consumer’s Individual Service Plan (ISP). The position implements consumers’ visions and choices as stated in their ISPs and recognizes that consumers may terminate individual services.

Employment is contingent upon a criminal Live Scan background check and a negative TB test, or official proof of a negative TB test completed within 12 months before hire. The background screening begins after a conditional offer. Candidates must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• One year of supervisor experience or an associate degree.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Clean driving record for the past seven years; a DMV printout is required yearly.
• Current vehicle registration and use of a vehicle in good running condition during shift hours.
• Valid automobile insurance covering the vehicle used for work and all passengers, with the employee listed on the policy; updated verification is required when the policy expires.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification for adults and children.
• Cell phone with a data plan and app capabilities.
• Successful clearance of a criminal background check via Live Scan fingerprinting.
• Negative TB test, or official proof of a negative TB test completed within 12 months before hire.
• Willingness and ability to perform all essential job functions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with consumers and co-workers.
• Employment record demonstrating punctuality, good attendance, and reliability.
• Completion of an I-9 and provision of valid proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience providing care for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Three or more years of experience working in a human services field.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care support to adults with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities.
• Schedule staff assigned to consumers.
• Manage authorized service hours for consumers assigned to the workload.
• Support consumers with personal care, light housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, meal preparation, and community access.
• Perform other duties outlined in the consumer’s Individual Service Plan.
• Implement consumers’ visions and choices as stated in their Individual Service Plans.
• Work collaboratively with consumers and co-workers.

Benefits

• TB testing is fully covered when completed at the employer’s designated facility.
• Candidates using an outside TB testing provider may be reimbursed up to the cost of the employer’s standard provider fee upon submission of a receipt.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree