DSP House Lead- Acton
About The Position
Redwood Family Care Network is hiring a Direct Support Professional for its Acton location. The role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in having a quality of life by promoting residents’ health, safety, and well-being, and by advocating for clients. The position is part-time, pays $19 per hour, and includes evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. The Direct Support Professional helps residents follow daily routines documented in their Individual Program Plans, supports their goals, and maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment. The role also involves assisting with personal care and meals, accompanying residents to family visits and recreational activities, providing transportation in company vans when needed, and communicating incidents or problems to administrators. Applicants must pass pre-employment requirements, including a background check. The position is not remote.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of professional or personal caregiving experience.
- At least 21 years of age.
- California driver’s license.
- Successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including a background check.
- Able to lift 50 pounds.
- Able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses with challenging behaviors.
- Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 and Year 2, or willingness to obtain them within the first six months of hire.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification, or willingness to obtain it within the first six months of hire.
- First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it within 30 days of employment.
Responsibilities
- Outline and prepare clients’ daily visual and active routines as written in their Individual Program Plans.
- Support each resident’s needs and goals by participating in the development of IPP/ISP goals.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for clients.
- Take residents to visit family and friends and to preferred leisure and recreation activities, and encourage socializing among peers.
- Assist clients with personal care, including grooming, bathroom needs, and changing undergarments or clothing when needed.
- Prepare daily meals and assist with cleanup.
- Pick up and drop off clients from or to their home or facility in company vans when necessary.
- Report incidents or problems and communicate daily with administrators.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Part-time sick time.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Employee discount program.
- Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay.
- Tuition discount through Capella University.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
