Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional works for a family-oriented company providing services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and community. The role supports participants as they take part in daily routines and recreational activities, helping improve their quality of life, build positive interactions, and reach personal goals. The work includes supporting participants with a range of disabilities and mental health challenges, and learning about agencies and resources involved in their care. The schedule is a day shift: Monday and Tuesday 5 a.m.–9 a.m.; Wednesday off; Thursday and Friday 5 a.m.–9 a.m.; Saturday 6 a.m.–2 p.m.; and Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. The company offers training, team and company meetings, ongoing coaching and performance feedback, and opportunities to grow and be promoted from within.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Relevant experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, dual diagnoses, or forensic involvement.
- Current driver’s license and California automobile insurance coverage for driving a personal vehicle to and from community locations, independently or with team members and/or participants.
- Must be at least 21 years old to use a company vehicle, if one is available.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Related experience in fields such as assisted living, behavior aide, caregiving, certified nursing assistant, developmental disability services, job coaching, direct support, childcare, elderly or senior care, hospice, ILS, LVN, autism, special education or special needs, SLS, housekeeping, driving, cleaning, home health aide, residential care, in-home support, medication technician, personal care, or adult day programs.
Responsibilities
- Support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and community as they participate in daily routines and recreational activities.
- Help participants develop positive interactions with others and work toward their goals.
- Assist with personal needs, including bathing or showering, changing clothes or adult briefs, brushing teeth, and medication reminders.
- Assist with social and daily-living needs, including preparing meals, cleaning, exercise or movement, games, and transportation to community activities.
- Transport participants in a personal or company vehicle when needed.
- Keep accurate progress notes and proactively communicate information about participants’ needs to the team.
- Participate in required training, team meetings, and company meetings.
- Take ownership of personal behavior and, over time, help coach others in demonstrating the company’s C.A.R.E. values.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Vacation pay.
- 401(k) plan with a 5% company match.
- Company-paid group life insurance.
- Optional voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, and critical care coverage.
- Bonus programs.
- Education reimbursement.
- Professional development and training.
- Employee Assistance Program with financial, legal, mental health, and wellness services and programs.
- Employee discounts for travel, sporting events, attractions, movie theaters, restaurants, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
