Direct Support Professional - Community Adult Program - 6 openings

Catalight•Dublin, CA

1d•$21 - $22

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional works with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Easterseals Northern California’s 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 build skills, meet individualized goals, and lead fulfilling lives. The position works with participants and their families to develop personal goals and establish and monitor action plans. Training is provided. This role supports participants’ daily living and personal care, coaches and teaches skills, helps implement individualized program plans and behavioral intervention plans, and promotes participation in program activities both onsite and in the community. The position also coordinates with families, staff, and community resources; documents incidents; prepares snacks; monitors supplies; and may transport participants. Six openings are available.

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, their families, and staff.
Ability to work with up to three clients during a single session.
Patience, a positive attitude, and a passion for teaching and training.
Ability to establish comfortable and supportive relationships with people receiving services.
Good judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
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 review of DOJ/FBI Live Scan reports.
Ability to pass required health screenings, obtain required vaccinations, and clear TB testing under company policies.
Ability to obtain and maintain Office of Inspector General clearance, CPR certification, QBS SafetyCare certification, and a National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including walking, standing or sitting for extended periods, assisting with lifting or transferring participants up to 50 pounds, and physically implementing behavior management strategies.
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 workplace’s primary 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 to help them set goals, take action, and maximize their strengths.
Help participants reinforce essential life skills and learn 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 and safe environment and maximize participation in onsite and community activities.
Support basic living skills, including toileting, hygiene, food preparation, feeding, dressing, chores, and other activities of daily living.
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 using 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; operation of 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 legislation, HIPAA requirements, and regulatory agency requirements.
Attend assigned training.