Direct Support Professional

Devereux • Goleta, CA

33d • Onsite

About The Position

GET YOUR CAREER STARTED! Do you want to make a positive impact in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental needs? Are you looking to return home at the end of the day feeling fulfilled and accomplished? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Team! Being a Direct Support Professional has its advantages! As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux, you’ll work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. This position is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of recreational, social and instructional programs for individuals served in assigned residential or day program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid CDL and a good driving record is required
• Must be able to pass thorough background checks & Livescan

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the field preferred
• Be empathetic, a team player, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, energetic, creative, understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement, and represent yourself as a positive role model.
• Additionally, you must be able to complete 30 hours of new hire orientation training, and have a strong passion for working with and helping adults with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assisting, instructing, and supporting our individuals with daily living activities, including cooking, cleaning, budgeting, bill pay, and grocery shopping.
• Accompanying our individuals on community outings, medical appointments, and other activities, as directed
• Assisting with hygiene care
• Must be willing to work with individuals who may exhibit challenging and/or aggressive behaviors (paid training upon hire)
• One weekend shift per week is required

Benefits

• Quality Low-Cost Benefits upon first 30 days of hire, including medical and dental.
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan assistance through our program, ASCEND
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED