Direct Support Professional 2 - Acton

Redwood Family Care Network•Acton, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Redwood Family Care Network is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their Mission is to provide World Class person-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments. The Direct Support Professional II 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 clients. Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect and is committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals they support.

Requirements

Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
Must have at least 1 year of professional or personal experience in caregiving
Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2 Required
First Aid / CPR/ CPI
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.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses with challenging behaviors

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

Benefits

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
Sick Time (Part-Time)
EAP (Employee assistance program) (Part-Time)
Employee discount program (Part-Time)
Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay (Part-Time)
Tuition discount through Capella University (Part-Time)