DSP-Costa Mesa Mon-Fri 8am-4pm $1000 Bonus

Redwood Family Care Network • Costa Mesa, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Redwood Family Care Network is hiring a full-time Direct Support Professional in Costa Mesa, California. The role supports adults with physical and developmental disabilities in their daily lives and helps provide person-centered services in a positive, safe, and enriching environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at an hourly rate of $18–$19. The position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus: $500 after 90 days and another $500 after 180 days. New hires must be available to attend in-person orientation Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Direct Support Professional assists with daily living and personal care, including dietary needs, hygiene, bathing, grooming, dressing, restroom needs, and other activities of daily living. The position also supports each resident’s individual goals, helps maintain a clean and safe environment, prepares meals, and may transport clients in a personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement. Work is not remote. Applicants are subject to pre-employment requirements, including a background check.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities, crisis management, behavior management, and ABA.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment requirements, including a background check.
• Must have First Aid/CPR.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must attend in-person new-hire orientation Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification is preferred; candidates without it must be willing to obtain it within the first six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Outline and prepare clients’ daily routines, including visual and active routines, as written in the Individual Program Plan.
• Support residents’ needs and goals by participating in the development of IPP/ISP goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for clients.
• Take clients to visit family and friends and to preferred leisure and recreation activities, and encourage socializing among peers.
• Assist clients with personal care, including grooming, bathroom needs, and changing undergarments or clothing when needed.
• Prepare daily meals and assist with cleanup.
• Transport clients in a personal vehicle when needed; mileage will be reimbursed.
• Report incidents or problems and communicate daily with administrators.
• Perform other assigned duties.
• Assist adults with physical and developmental disabilities with dietary, hygiene, bathing, grooming, dressing, restroom, and other daily living needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Employee discount program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Dayforce Wallet daily pay.
• Pre-tax 401(k) and after-tax Roth option.
• Tuition discount through Capella University.
• $1,000 sign-on bonus, paid as $500 after 90 days and an additional $500 after 90 more days (180 days total).

What This Job Offers

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