Direct Support Professional - Community Adult Program

Catalight•Dublin, CA

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional works with adult learners with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Easterseals Northern California’s Kaleidoscope Community Adult Program. 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 to help staff become comfortable and confident in the role. The position supports participants in building daily living, personal, and task-related skills; taking part in program activities onsite and in the community; and working toward their individual goals. It also involves personal care, activity planning, documentation, communication with families and colleagues, preparing snacks, maintaining supplies, and transporting participants. The job is part-time and pays $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 skills and the ability to interact respectfully and sensitively with clients, clients’ families, and Easterseals Northern California staff.
Commitment to Easterseals Northern California values, including resilience and inclusion.
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 a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving services.
Good judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
Valid California driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and a clean driving record.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice and applicable Office of Inspector General clearance.
Ability to pass health screenings, obtain required vaccinations, and clear TB testing under company policies.
Ability to obtain and maintain CPR and QBS SafetyCare certificates and a National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Ability to meet physical demands, including frequent walking, standing or sitting for extended periods, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and occasional lifting or transferring participants weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to physically implement 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 iPhone, proofread and check documents for accuracy, and read, write, and communicate effectively in the primary workplace language.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in a team environment coaching and/or teaching adults with intellectual and/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 that supports goal-setting, action, and use of strengths.
Reinforce essential life skills and teach new skills.
Coach participants to stay on task and cultivate support networks among participants, coaching team members, families, and community members.
Supervise, monitor, and assist participants as needed to maintain a healthy, safe environment and maximize participation in onsite and community activities.
Support participants with basic living skills, including toileting, hygiene, food preparation, feeding, dressing, chores, and other daily 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 on 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 quality and services.
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 supply needs.
Follow applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including HIPAA requirements.
Attend assigned training.
Perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as appropriate.