Direct Support Professional, Bakersfield - Part Time

Redwood Family Care Network • Bakersfield, CA

12d • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Redwood Family Care Network is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional in Bakersfield, California. The role supports individuals with developmental disabilities by promoting their health, safety, and well-being, and advocating to improve their overall quality of life. The work includes supporting clients’ daily routines and personal care, preparing meals, and, when necessary, transporting clients in company vans. The position is not remote and may involve working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a California Driver’s License.
• Must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including a background check.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must obtain Direct Support Professional Certificate DSP Year 1 and Year 2 within the first 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain an RBT within the first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• First Aid/CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification; preferred or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Outline and prepare clients’ daily visual and active routines as written in their Individual Program Plan.
• Assist clients with bathroom needs.
• Change clients’ undergarments and/or clothing when needed.
• Prepare daily meals and assist with cleanup.
• Pick up and drop off clients between their homes and facilities in company vans, if necessary.
• Advocate for clients and support their health, safety, well-being, and quality of life.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• 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).
• After-tax Roth.
• Tuition discount through Capella University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed