Children Home (DSP)-Costa Mesa $1000 BONUS

Redwood Family Care Network • Irvine, CA

33d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Redwood Family Care Network is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide person-centered support to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a group-home setting in Costa Mesa, California. The role supports residents’ daily routines, personal care, health, safety, goals, and participation in community and social activities. The position may be part-time or full-time, with weekday shifts from 4 p.m. to midnight and weekend AM/PM shifts. The employer maintains a zero-tolerance stance on abuse and neglect and requires background checks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid in-state driver’s license; must be over 21, provide current vehicle registration and insurance, and have no more than two driving-record points within the last three years.
• Must have a Group Home License, or be willing to obtain one within the first three months of hire.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• DSP certifications must be obtained within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of professional or personal experience supporting children with developmental disabilities, such as autism, or mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder, with challenging behaviors.
• CPR/First Aid, CPI, and DSP 1 & 2 certifications.
• CPI certification, or willingness to obtain it within the first six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Outline and prepare residents’ daily visual and active routines as written in their Individual Program Plans.
• Support residents’ needs and goals by participating in the development of IPP/ISP goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for clients.
• Take residents to visit family and friends and to preferred leisure and recreation activities, and encourage socializing with peers.
• Assist with personal care, including grooming, bathroom needs, changing undergarments or clothing, and other activities of daily living.
• Assist with dietary needs, bathing, dressing, and other aspects of complete care.
• Prepare daily meals and assist with cleanup.
• Report incidents or problems and communicate daily with administrators.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees; sick time for part-time employees.
• Dayforce Wallet daily pay.
• Pre-tax 401(k) and after-tax Roth option for full-time employees.
• Tuition discount through Capella University.
• $1,000 sign-on bonus, paid as $500 after the first 90 days of employment and $500 after the next 90 days.

What This Job Offers

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