Direct Support Professional - Community Adult Program

Catalight • Dublin, CA

97d • $21 - $22

About The Position

Are you a self-motivated and reliable person who can work with adults with disabilities while helping them develop their skills and grow? Then we need you! Our Kaleidoscope Community Adult Program needs your talent to work in a caring and supportive environment to allow our clients to increase skills in various areas, meet their goals, and reach their full potential, both now and in the future. Under the direction of the Care Coordinator, Assistant Program Manager and Program Manager, the Direct Support Worker works with adult learners with intellectual and developmental disabilities to ensure that they have access to the support, encouragement, tools, resources, and knowledge to lead happy fulfilling lives. The Direct Support Worker works with individuals and their families to develop individualized personal goals, and then establish and monitor action plans to help them reach these goals. Our skilled staff will provide you with the training you need to feel comfortable and confident in all aspects of the role.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age (21 years to operate company vehicles).
• One year experience working in a team environment coaching and/or teaching adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities a plus but not required.
• Effective communication skills and an ability to interact respectfully and sensitively with clients, client’s family and ESNorCal staff.
• Ability to work with up to three clients during a single session.
• Passionate about teaching and training.
• Patience and a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate good judgement and decision-making skills.
• Exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment.

Nice To Haves

• American Sign Language or bilingual ability a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train participants on the skills needed to perform specific tasks, routines, and personal life activities.
• Assist participants in reinforcing essential life skills and/or teaching new skills.
• Coach participants to stay on task, and cultivate a support network between participants, other coaching team members, family and community members.
• Supervise, monitor, and assist participants as necessary to maintain a healthy, safe environment, and maximum participation in program activities.
• Provide support to clients with basic living skills including toileting, hygiene care, food prep, feeding assistance, dressing, chores, and other activities fundamental to daily living.
• Assist with planning, organizing, developing and implementing program activities for both large and small participant groups.
• Implement IPP goals and behavioral intervention plans as directed by Program Managers and Care Coordinators.
• Document any unusual or special incidences with participants via Special Incident Report (SIR), and coordinate with Program Manager for reporting of suspected abuse.
• Provide updates to parents regarding participants’ progress and needs.
• Work with Easterseals Northern California team members and community resources to enhance quality of program and services provided.
• Procure and prepare daily snacks for participants and ensure clean-up of work/activity areas.
• Provide transportation to participants (must be 21 years of age to operate company vehicles).
• Conduct weekly inventory of program supplies and inform Program Manager of inventory needs.

Benefits

• Part-time position with compensation of $21.00 to $22.00 per hour.
• Training provided to feel comfortable and confident in all aspects of the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees