Direct Support Professional for People with Disabilities ASL
About The Position
Direct Support Professional / Personal Attendant For Adults with Developmental Disabilities ASL Interpreter - Antelope Valley YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Support participants with daily living skills such as cleaning, cooking, budget management, and light household duties Following care plans and helping participants achieve their personal goals Encourage healthy habits, studies, hobbies, and social activities Communicate with participant using American Sign Language Assist participants access and participate in community activities Assist with personal care such as medication support, hygiene and bathing (lifting / transferring may be required) Collaborate Person-Centered Care planning with participant, staff and management Document and communicate participant progress with staff and management WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR Someone who is compassionate with a person-centered mindset Someone who has a warm, respectful, and professional demeanor Someone who is capable of communication with dignity and respect, especially during challenging moments A valid driver’s license Responsible, and can document goal progress tracking with detail National Interpreter Certification (NIC) or Certified Deaf Interpreter (CID) certified (Applicant will be required to show proof of certification) DSP 1 & 2 certification (preferred, applicants who are not yet certified can take advantage of our internal certification programs) CPR / First Aid certification (Training will be provided if applicants are not certified or need to be recertified) Weekend Availability (Is a plus but not required) ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND MAKING A MEANINGFUL DAILY IMPACT? Become a part of our team! Dedicated to improving and changing lives one step at a time. WHO WE ARE People Creating Success (PCS) is a Californian leader in providing services for adults with developmental disabilities for over 20 years. Our mission is to give individuals with developmental disabilities the opportunity to participate in career, educational, and life goals that most adults pursue. If you’re looking for a meaningful active career that connects you to your community, join us today! https://www.pcs-services.org/ [https://www.pcs-services.org/]
Requirements
- Someone who is compassionate with a person-centered mindset
- Someone who has a warm, respectful, and professional demeanor
- Someone who is capable of communication with dignity and respect, especially during challenging moments
- A valid driver’s license
- Responsible, and can document goal progress tracking with detail
- National Interpreter Certification (NIC) or Certified Deaf Interpreter (CID) certified (Applicant will be required to show proof of certification)
- CPR / First Aid certification (Training will be provided if applicants are not certified or need to be recertified)
Nice To Haves
- DSP 1 & 2 certification (preferred, applicants who are not yet certified can take advantage of our internal certification programs)
- Weekend Availability (Is a plus but not required)
Responsibilities
- Support participants with daily living skills such as cleaning, cooking, budget management, and light household duties
- Following care plans and helping participants achieve their personal goals
- Encourage healthy habits, studies, hobbies, and social activities
- Communicate with participant using American Sign Language
- Assist participants access and participate in community activities
- Assist with personal care such as medication support, hygiene and bathing (lifting / transferring may be required)
- Collaborate Person-Centered Care planning with participant, staff and management
- Document and communicate participant progress with staff and management
Benefits
- Health care benefits and PTO available if you transition to full time employment
- Discounts on Pet Insurance
- Cal-Savers retirement plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- $10/month cell phone stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
