Direct Support Professional
MERCEDES DIAZ HOMES INC•Whittier, CA
•$20 - $23•Hybrid
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 approach and values employees who are consistent, curious, caring, and act as coaches. The position requires supporting individuals with their personal and social needs, helping them have positive interactions, and reach their goals.
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 your personal vehicle to and from various community locations either independently or with other team members and/or Individuals.
- If a company vehicle is available for use, one must also be 21 years of age.
- 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) experience
- 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
- Autism experience
- Special Education experience
- Special Needs experience
- SLS experience
- Housekeeper experience
- Driver experience
- Cleaner experience
- Home Health Aides (HHAs) experience
- 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 matters like baths/showers, changing clothes/adult briefs, teeth brushing, medication reminders).
- Assist Individuals with social needs (e.g., prepare meals, clean, and engage with them through exercise/movement, games and/or transporting them in your, or company, vehicle to community activities).
- Keep accurate progress notes.
- Proactively communicate information with your team about the Individuals’ needs.
- Participate in all required training, team, and company meetings.
- Take ownership of your own behaviors and help coach others over time in how to effectively demonstrate the company’s C.A.R.E. values (compassion, adaptability, respect, and empowerment).
- Provide support directly, or indirectly, to the Individuals.
- Learn techniques to help Individuals have positive interactions with others and reach their goals.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and 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 and training
- Robust Employee Assistance Program (includes financial, legal, mental health, and wellness services and programs)
- Employee Discounts (access to travel, sporting events, attractions such as theme parks, movie theaters, restaurants, and much more)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
