Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Dungarvin•Santa Rosa, CA

74d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Our Day Program is an active, hands-on setting where you'll teach life skills, lead activities, support behaviors and personal care, get into the community, and help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build greater independence. This is not residential care. There are no overnight shifts and no weekend shifts. You may spend part of the day leading a cooking or art activity, helping someone practice communication or money-management skills, supporting a community outing, providing personal care, or helping someone work through a behavioral challenge. DSPs actively participate, encourage individuals, adapt activities when needed, and help each person participate at their own ability level. Strong DSPs stay calm, pay attention, take initiative, communicate with their team, accept feedback, and adjust when something isn't working. They understand that supporting independence means coaching someone through a task instead of automatically doing it for them.

Requirements

6+ months relevant hands-on support experience preferred
Must be 21 years or older
Highschool Diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a company van
Comfortable providing personal care and behavioral support
Ability to respond appropriately during behavioral and emergency situations
Basic computer skills and able to learn electronic documentation systems
Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members
Ability to lift and transfer 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Already working as a Direct Support Professional, RBT, Behavior Technician, Paraprofessional, Job Coach, Respite Provider, Caregiver, or other human services professional
Experience supporting people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, behavioral needs, personal care needs, or similar support needs
Experience as a: Direct Support Professional (DSP), Behavior Technician, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Paraprofessional, Teacher's Aide, Respite Provider, Community Support Worker, Job Coach, Employment Specialist, or similar human services professional
Experience from a Day Program, group home, residential setting, school, behavioral program, respite services, employment services, or community-based program
Experience with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral support, life-skills training, personal care, nonverbal communication, or community-based services
Patient without being passive
Positive, encouraging, and dependable
Comfortable taking initiative
Able to stay calm under pressure
Willing to give and receive feedback
Comfortable working as part of a team
Creative enough to make activities engaging
Able to build genuine relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries
Committed to choice, dignity, respect, and greater independence for the people you support

Responsibilities

Lead cooking, art, music, recreation, and life-skills activities
Teach and reinforce skills that build greater independence
Support community outings and volunteer activities
Provide personal care, including restroom, hygiene, eating, and mobility support
Provide behavioral support and use trained de-escalation techniques
Support individuals with different communication needs, including nonverbal communication
Follow individualized support and behavior plans
Drive company vehicles for outings and community activities
Complete accurate electronic documentation
Prepare, clean, and reset program areas
Work closely with your team to maintain a safe, positive, and consistent environment