Direct Support Professional

Ambiria Homes • South Gate, CA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Ambiria Homes provides specialized residential services to adults with developmental disabilities. Each home has a maximum of four residents, allowing for individualized care and customized services. Staff receive extensive training, including opportunities to train as Registered Behavior Technicians, licensed Administrators, and Direct Support Professionals. The role involves providing compassionate support, de-escalating situations when residents display aggressive behaviors, and helping maintain residents’ safety and well-being. The schedule is Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Compensation is $21–$23 per hour.

Requirements

• Be caring and patient.
• Speak and understand basic English.
• Be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Pass a background screening with the Department of Social Services.
• Successfully pass a physical and TB test.
• Be willing to obtain Direct Support Professional Certification 1 and 2 within six months of hire.
• Be willing to obtain Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification through company-paid training.
• Be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification through company-paid training.
• Be available to work Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Cook and clean in the residential home.
• Dispense medications.
• Document residents’ behavior patterns.
• Drive residents safely to appointments and recreational activities in a company vehicle.
• Actively supervise residents to ensure their safety.
• De-escalate situations when participants display aggressive behaviors.

Benefits

• Company-paid Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification training.
• Company-paid CPR/First Aid Certification training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed