Direct Support Professional, Independent Living Services
About The Position
Join the BuildAbility Team as a Direct Support Professional Are you someone who finds joy in assisting others in reaching their goals? Do you prefer being out in the community rather than confined to a desk? Currently, we're on the lookout for Direct Support Professionals to lend support to participants in our Independent Living Services Program. Our Independent Living Services Program: In this program, we serve adults with developmental disabilities at their homes and in the community to help increase or maintain their independence. DSPs travel to meet 1-3 individuals per day and provide one-on-one skills training based on their individual goals.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with individuals with disabilities, their family members, employers, and others in a positive and constructive manner.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must pass a DOJ Live Scan fingerprinting background clearance.
- Valid California Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Willing to travel: up to 75%.
Nice To Haves
- Fluent in Spanish.
- Prior experience supporting individuals with disabilities. If you don’t have experience, we will provide on-the-job training. Some of our best staff did not have experience prior to being hired at BuildAbility!
Responsibilities
- Assisting participants in their homes with tasks such as budgeting, meal planning, hygiene practices, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Providing opportunities for the participant to develop socialization/interpersonal communication skills and practice self-regulation/coping techniques.
- Providing hands-on training, observation, and evaluation of the participant's household tasks and assisting with further development.
- Advocating for participants' inclusion in the community and empowering them to exercise their rights.
- Use BuildAbility’s digital program to log the individual’s progress and performance.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation starting at $18.00 - $21.00/hour, along with a generous benefits package.
- Paid Sick Time (56 hours)
- Mileage Reimbursement and Paid Travel Time
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Opportunity for Career Advancement
- 90% coverage for Medical and 100% coverage for Dental and Vision insurance
- 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance for up to 2X the annual salary with Reliance Standard
- Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year
- 13 paid holidays per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
