Direct Support Professional - Caregiver - CCL (Driver)

HOME OF GUIDING HANDS CORPORATION•El Cajon, CA

8d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional – Community Care Licensing (DSP–CCL) plays a vital hands-on role in creating a safe, supportive, and empowering home environment for the individuals we serve. In this position, you’ll ensure the daily operations of the facility run smoothly while delivering exceptional, person-centered care rooted in dignity, choice, and respect. You’ll work closely with each client to understand their individualized service plan, support their goals, and promote their independence. Your responsibilities include providing direct care, implementing tailored programs, maintaining thorough and accurate documentation, and upholding all Community Care Licensing standards and agency policies. This is more than a direct care role—it’s an opportunity to be an advocate, a mentor, and a positive force in someone’s daily life. If you’re compassionate, dependable, and eager to make a meaningful impact, this role is where you can shine.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required; Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate preferred.
Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
Ability to read, write, and understand the English language.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, co-workers, neighbors, volunteers, vendors, and the public.
Strong patience and ability to remain calm in frustrating situations.
Knowledge of HIPAA Guidelines and Patient Privacy required.
Ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently.
Ability to perform housekeeping tasks such as laundry, bed-making, meal preparation, cooking, and housecleaning.
Must maintain confidentiality of client Protected Health Information (PHI) and personal information.
Ability to safely operate general household tasks and agency vehicles.
Physical ability to see, talk, hear, walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift 30 pounds repeatedly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Current CPR/First Aid certification is mandatory.
Valid California driver’s license and proof of safe driving record (current DMV report required).
Minimum 24 months of licensed driving experience.
Must pass vehicle transportation training and an annual “observed” road test.
Must complete all new hire training including CPR/First Aid.
Must obtain: DSP Year 1 Training Certification within the first year of employment (35-hour course or Challenge Test). DSP Year 2 Training Certification within the second year of employment (course or Challenge Test).
Minimum of six months of prior experience providing direct supervision and special services; OR Within six months of hire, complete 12 hours of continuing education as required by Cal. Code Regs. Title 17 (subsection a(3)). Complete a minimum of 12 hours of approved continuing education every 12 months thereafter.
One year of full-time experience (or equivalent) working with the client group to be served; OR Completion of 15 college semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in behavioral sciences from an accredited institution, including: 9 units specifically related to working with children with behavioral challenges due to abuse, neglect, or emotional trauma.
Must pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol test within 24 hours of job offer.
Must pass a pre-employment health screening/TB Test and annual TB tests thereafter.
Must obtain a criminal records clearance through DHS and/or DSS (Live Scan fingerprinting).

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of individualized service plan and program delivery.
Possesses excellent reasoning, analytical and communication skills.
Maintains strong attention to detail, patience, and perseverance.
Demonstrates empathy and emotional stability as a leader.
Regularly reviews, revises and monitors client’s daily schedules.
Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary (ID) Team and contributes to the service planning process by providing the service and care planning staff with specific information and observations of the client’s needs and preferences.
Implements crisis intervention when needed.
Participates in program data analysis preparation.
Acts as a liaison with schools, day programs, Administrator, consultants, community agencies, families, and intra-agency services.
Provides individualized care and attention which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, prosthetic appliances, transferring, and range of motion, communication, or other needs in keeping with the individuals’ care requirements.
Provides monitoring and management of clients' socially unacceptable behavior while providing positive mental and emotional interaction and coaching to teach socially acceptable behavior.
Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each consumer in the delivery of services to clients. Interacts with clients in a manner that displays warmth and encouragement.
Fully understands all aspects of clients’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse.
Follows community activity schedule as assigned by House Manager.
Drives HGH vehicles in a safe and responsible while transporting clients to doctor’s appointment, recreational activities, and other events. Follows guidelines and all procedures for safely securing passengers, wheelchairs and cargo.
Maintains a flexible work schedule and able to work various locations as assigned.
Completes all paperwork, implements program plans and ISP data as directed by the Administrator in an accurate and timely manner.
Assists Administrator with fiscal responsibilities of the house, i.e. food, supplies, etc.
Dispenses and documents medication.
Attends and participates in Agency meetings as required.
Implements Agency policies and procedures as related to assigned duties.
Monitors clients’ personal possessions inventory.
Reports maintenance and vehicle concerns to House Manager.
Documents pertinent information in client’s records in the form of daily t-logs and data collection, inter-disciplinary notes, and other appropriate chart entries.
Promptly reports incidents or evidence of consumer abuse or violation of clients’ rights.
Communicates pertinent information to appropriate ID team members, family members, etc., regarding the on-going status of each child.
Communicates pertinent child, staff and physical plant information to appropriate support or administrative staff.
Conducts self in a professional manner in all forms of communication and interpersonal relationships.
Performs other job duties as necessary.