Direct Support Professional

MERCEDES DIAZ HOMES INC • Whittier, CA

3h • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing services to intellectually and developmentally challenged adults in their homes and community, assisting them in participating in daily routines and recreational activities. The company emphasizes a family-oriented culture and seeks individuals who are consistent, curious, caring, and coach-like.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or GED equivalent and be at least 18 years old.
• Relevant experience working with Individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, dual diagnoses, or forensic involvement.
• A current driver’s license and California automobile insurance coverage for driving a personal vehicle to and from various community locations.
• Must be 21 years of age if a company vehicle is available for use.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.
• Assisted Living experience
• Behavior Aide experience
• Caregiver experience
• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
• Developmentally Disabled (DD) experience
• Job Coach experience
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience
• Child Care experience
• Elderly Care experience
• Senior Care experience
• Hospice Care experience
• ILS experience
• LVN experience
• Autism experience
• Special Education experience
• Special Needs experience
• SLS experience
• Housekeeper experience
• Driver experience
• Cleaner experience
• Home Health Aides (HHAs)
• Residential Care Facility Staff experience
• In-home support experience
• Med Tech experience
• Personal Care Attendant experience
• Day Program Staff or Adult Day Program experience

Responsibilities

• Assist Individuals with their personal needs (e.g., hygiene, changing clothes/adult briefs, teeth brushing, medication reminders).
• Assist Individuals with social needs (e.g., prepare meals, clean, engage through exercise/movement, games).
• Transport Individuals in personal or company vehicles to community activities.
• Keep accurate progress notes.
• Proactively communicate information with the team about the Individuals’ needs.
• Participate in all required training, team, and company meetings.
• Take ownership of own behaviors and help coach others in demonstrating company C.A.R.E. values (compassion, adaptability, respect, and empowerment).
• Learn techniques to help Individuals have positive interactions and reach their goals.
• Learn about different agencies and resources to provide support directly or indirectly to Individuals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical insurance plans
• Dental insurance plans
• Vision insurance plans
• Vacation pay
• 401k plan with a 5% match
• Company-paid group life insurance
• Optional voluntary Life Insurance
• Optional Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability coverage
• Optional Critical Care Coverage
• Bonus Programs
• Education reimbursement
• Professional development
• Training
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (includes financial, legal, mental health, and wellness services and programs)
• Employee Discounts (for travel, sporting events, attractions, movie theaters, restaurants, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED