Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional provides in-home and community-based support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they participate in daily routines and recreational activities. The role supports participants’ quality of life, positive interactions, and personal goals, while working with relevant agencies and resources. The position assists participants with personal care, including hygiene, bathing or showering, changing clothes or adult briefs, teeth brushing, and medication reminders. It also supports social and daily living needs through meal preparation, cleaning, exercise and movement, games, and transportation to community activities in a personal or company vehicle. The employee keeps accurate progress notes and proactively communicates information about participants’ needs to the team. The employee participates in required training, team and company meetings, receives ongoing coaching and performance feedback, and is expected to demonstrate the company’s C.A.R.E. values: compassion, adaptability, respect, and empowerment. The company describes opportunities for professional development and promotion from within.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 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.
- At least 21 years old if using an available company vehicle.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Related experience in assisted living, behavior support, caregiving, nursing assistance, developmental disability services, job coaching, direct support, child care, elder or senior care, hospice, ILS, LVN, autism, special education or needs, SLS, housekeeping, driving, cleaning, home health, residential care, in-home support, medication assistance, personal care, or adult day programs.
Responsibilities
- Support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities as they take part in daily routines and recreational activities.
- Help participants develop positive interactions with others and work toward their goals.
- Assist participants with personal care needs, including hygiene, bathing or showering, changing clothes or adult briefs, teeth brushing, and medication reminders.
- Support social and daily living needs by preparing meals, cleaning, and engaging participants in exercise, movement, and games.
- Transport participants to community activities using a personal or company vehicle, as appropriate.
- Maintain 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 demonstrate the company’s C.A.R.E. values; help coach others over time in demonstrating those 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 additional 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
