Direct Support Professional 2 - Gillespie

Redwood Family Care Network•Acton, CA

15d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Changing Lives Shaping The Future Direct Support Professional II - Acton Job Title: Direct Support Professional II Hourly Rate: $19 an hour Shifts Needed: Overnights, 10pm -6am Job Status: Part-Time Work Locations: Acton Direct Support Professional Certification I & II are required. Redwood Family Care Network is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Mission is to provide World Class person-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments. Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support. Our employees share a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others. We are looking for individuals who share our Mission, Vision, and Core Values. Benefits: Full-Time Comprehensive benefits options including; medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance. HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA EAP (Employee assistance program) Employee discount program PTO (Paid time off) Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay Pre-Tax 401(k) After-Tax Roth Tuition discount through Capella University Benefits: Part-Time Sick Time EAP (Employee assistance program) Employee discount program Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay Tuition discount through Capella University All applicants are subject to a background check. Once a conditional offer is made and a background check has been completed, if Redwood Family Care Network is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Here's What You'll Do: The Direct Support Professional supports individuals with developmental disabilities to have quality of life by promoting the health, safety and well-being of residents. A Direct Support Professional serves as an advocate for our clients.

Requirements

Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
Must have at least 1 year of professional or personal experience in caregiving (Preferred experience in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses with challenging behaviors)
Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2 and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (Preferred or willing to obtain within the first 6 months of hire)
First Aid / CPR (Preferred or willing to obtain within 30 days of employment)
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have a California Driver’s License
Candidates must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check.
Must be able to lift 50lbs.
Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Outline and prepare daily routine(s) for clients' (visual and active) as written in Individual Program Plan.
Support the needs and goals of each resident by participating in the development of IPP/ISP goals.
Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment for the clients.
Support the needs and goals of each resident by taking them to visit family and friends, to preferred leisure/recreation activities, and encouraging them to socialize among peers.
Assist clients with personal care such as grooming, bathroom needs, changing clients' undergarments and/or clothing if needed.
Prepare daily meals and assist with clean-up.
Pick-up/drop-off clients in company vans from/to their home/facility (if necessary).
Report any incidents or problems and communicate daily with administers.
Perform other duties assigned