Direct Support Professional - American Sign Language (ASL)
About The Position
DABS, Inc. provides comprehensive skills training and supported living services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Personal Attendant provides individualized support to adults receiving Supported Living Services, focusing on active supervision to help ensure their health and safety and occasional hands-on assistance with Activities of Daily Living. The work takes place in individuals’ homes and communities and is guided by person-centered support, dignity, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and respect for personal values.
Requirements
- 0–3 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Ability to maintain professional relationships with families and stakeholders.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and implement established care plans.
- Ability to maintain high standards of professional ethics, including punctual attendance.
- Ability to provide care with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and respect for personal values.
- Ability to communicate clearly and document observations accurately.
- Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Successfully pass a background check.
- Maintain tuberculosis (TB) clearance in accordance with California public health guidelines.
- Maintain valid CPR/First Aid certification.
- Have a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance if the position requires transporting individuals.
Responsibilities
- Provide consistent, person-centered supervision in the individual’s home and community.
- Supervise and occasionally provide hands-on assistance with Activities of Daily Living, including bathing, toileting, dressing, personal hygiene, meal preparation, feeding, light housekeeping, and laundry.
- Supervise medication administration when needed.
- Accompany and/or transport the individual to medical and personal appointments.
- Observe and report changes in health, behavior, and environments to the supervisor.
- Complete daily logs and progress notes in compliance with DDS, Regional Center, and agency standards.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and other activities as needed.
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits
- Paid sick leave
- Mileage reimbursement
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Training and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
