Direct Support Professional - Prader-Willi Syndrome Supported Living

Lifehouse • Novato, CA

101d • $28

About The Position

Lifehouse is seeking resilient, compassionate, and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide 1:1 support for adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). This role is high-intensity. PWS presents complex challenges including hyperphagia (strong drive to find food), anxiety, OCD, emotional ups and downs, and social communication differences. Staff must be prepared to handle behaviors calmly, consistently, and with creativity.

Requirements

• Patient, resilient, observant, and positive
• Comfortable setting firm but kind limits
• Experienced with developmental disabilities (PWS experience preferred)
• Able to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs., with reliable transportation and valid CA driver’s license
• Ready to commit to high-intensity, mission-driven work

Responsibilities

• Support daily living skills: cooking, hygiene, self-care, money management, household tasks
• Implement PWS-specific protocols: food security, behavior support, structured routines
• Facilitate community, recreational, and social activities
• Administer and document medications; monitor behaviors
• Collaborate with clinicians, families, and team members on person-centered plans
• Participate in ongoing specialized training: PWS, ProAct, Trauma-Informed Care, Person-Centered Thinking

Benefits

• $28/hour compensation
• Benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees