Direct Support Professional - Community Adult Program

Catalight•Dublin, CA

1d•$21 - $22

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional works in the Kaleidoscope Community Adult Program with adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Under the direction of the Care Coordinator, Assistant Program Manager, and Program Manager, the role provides support, encouragement, tools, resources, and knowledge to help participants lead fulfilling lives. The position works with participants and their families to develop individualized personal goals and establish and monitor action plans. Training is provided by the organization. The role supports participants in developing and reinforcing life skills, taking part in program activities, and pursuing their goals in program settings and the community. It also includes personal-care assistance, transportation, family communication, program preparation and upkeep, documentation, and coordination with organizational staff and community resources. This is a part-time position paying $21.00–$22.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 18 years of age; at least 21 years of age to operate company vehicles.
Effective communication and the ability to interact respectfully and sensitively with clients, their families, and ESNorCal staff.
Ability to work with up to three clients during a single session.
Passion for teaching and training, patience, and a positive attitude.
Ability to establish comfortable and supportive relationships with individuals receiving services.
Good judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in the work environment.
If transporting participants, a valid California driver’s license, insurance, and a clean driving record.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal-record clearance through the Department of Justice, subject to applicable review.
Ability to pass health screenings, obtain required vaccinations, and clear TB testing under company policies.
Ability to obtain and maintain Office of Inspector General clearance, CPR and QBS SafetyCare certificates, and a National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including walking, standing or sitting for extended periods, assisting with lifting or transferring participants weighing up to 50 pounds, and implementing behavior-management strategies, including responding to physically aggressive behavior.
Visual and auditory ability to work continuously with clients, staff, and others.
Ability to use a computer and cell phone (iPhone), proofread and check documents, and communicate effectively, read, and write in the primary workplace language.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in a team environment coaching and/or teaching adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
American Sign Language ability or bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Supervise and train participants in tasks, routines, and personal-life activities using a systematic process to support goal-setting, action, and development of strengths.
Assist participants in reinforcing essential life skills and learning new skills.
Coach participants to stay on task and foster support networks among participants, coaching team members, families, and community members.
Supervise, monitor, and assist participants as needed to maintain a healthy and safe environment and support participation in on-site and community activities.
Provide basic-living-skills assistance, including toileting, hygiene, food preparation, feeding, dressing, chores, and other daily-living activities.
Assist with planning, organizing, developing, and implementing activities for large and small participant groups.
Implement IPP goals and behavioral intervention plans as directed by Program Managers and Care Coordinators.
Document unusual or special incidents through Special Incident Reports and coordinate with the Program Manager when reporting suspected abuse.
Provide parents with updates about participants’ progress and needs.
Work with Easterseals Northern California team members and community resources to enhance program and service quality.
Procure and prepare daily snacks and clean work and activity areas.
Transport participants; operating company vehicles requires being at least 21 years old.
Conduct weekly inventory of program supplies and inform the Program Manager of inventory needs.
Follow applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, HIPAA requirements, and regulatory-agency requirements.
Attend all assigned training.