Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional supports intellectually and developmentally challenged adults in their homes and communities as they participate in daily routines and recreational activities. The role helps improve participants’ quality of life by assisting with personal and social needs, supporting positive interactions, and helping individuals work toward their goals. The work may involve supporting individuals with a range of disabilities and mental health challenges, and coordinating with agencies and resources that serve them. The position includes personal care such as assistance with bathing or showering, changing clothes or adult briefs, teeth brushing, and medication reminders. Social and household support may include preparing meals, cleaning, engaging participants in exercise, movement, or games, and transporting them in a personal or company vehicle to community activities. The Direct Support Professional maintains accurate progress notes and proactively communicates participants’ needs to the team. The employee participates in required training, team and company meetings, receives ongoing coaching and performance feedback, and contributes to a collaborative, inclusive workplace. The company describes its values as C.A.R.E.: compassion, adaptability, respect, and empowerment, and notes that it promotes from within. The listed swing shift is Friday through Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with Monday through Thursday off.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Relevant experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, dual diagnoses, or forensic involvement.
- Current driver’s license and California automobile insurance coverage for driving a personal vehicle to and from community locations, independently or with team members and/or individuals.
- Must be at least 21 years old to use a company vehicle, if one is available for use.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred.
- Related experience in fields such as assisted living, behavior aide, caregiving, certified nursing assistant, developmental disability services, job coaching, direct support, child care, elderly or senior care, hospice, ILS, LVN, autism, special education or special needs, SLS, housekeeping, driving, cleaning, home health aide, residential care, in-home support, medication technician, personal care, or day programs.
Responsibilities
- Support intellectually and developmentally challenged adults in their homes and communities during daily routines and recreational activities.
- Assist individuals with personal care, including hygiene, bathing or showering, changing clothes or adult briefs, teeth brushing, and medication reminders.
- Help individuals with social and household needs, including meal preparation, cleaning, exercise, movement, games, and community activities.
- Transport individuals to community activities using a personal or company vehicle, as applicable.
- Use techniques that encourage positive interactions and help individuals reach their goals.
- Maintain accurate progress notes and proactively communicate information about individuals’ needs to the team.
- Participate in required training, team meetings, and company meetings.
- Take ownership of personal behavior and demonstrate the company’s C.A.R.E. values: compassion, adaptability, respect, and empowerment.
- Over time, help coach others in demonstrating the company’s C.A.R.E. values.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Vacation pay.
- 401(k) plan with a 5% company match.
- Company-paid group life insurance.
- Optional voluntary life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, long-term disability, and critical care coverage.
- Bonus programs.
- Education reimbursement.
- Professional development and training.
- Employee Assistance Program offering financial, legal, mental health, and wellness services and programs.
- Employee discounts for travel, sporting events, attractions, movie theaters, restaurants, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
