DSP- Huntington Beach Saturday & Sunday 4pm-12am
About The Position
Redwood Family Care Network is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide person-centered support to adults with physical and developmental disabilities in Huntington Beach, California. The role helps individuals with daily living activities and supports their needs, goals, health, safety, and participation in positive, life-enriching environments. The position is part-time, with Saturday and Sunday shifts from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., and pays $18.00–$20.00 per hour. A $500 sign-on bonus is advertised. The Direct Support Professional assists with dietary, hygiene, bathing, grooming, dressing, restroom, and other activities of daily living. They help prepare and follow clients’ daily routines as outlined in Individual Program Plans, contribute to the development of IPP/ISP goals, maintain a clean and safe environment, prepare meals, and support clients in visiting family and friends and participating in preferred leisure and recreation activities. The role may require transporting clients in a personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursement. Applicants must pass pre-employment requirements, including a background check. The organization maintains a zero-tolerance stance on abuse and neglect and reports allegations to the appropriate authorities.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities, crisis management, behavior management, and ABA.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Valid California driver’s license.
- Must successfully pass pre-employment requirements, including a background check.
- Must have First Aid and CPR.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Nice To Haves
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification is preferred; alternatively, willing to obtain it within the first six months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Outline and prepare clients’ daily routines, including visual and active routines, as written in 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 clients to visit family and friends and to preferred leisure and recreation activities, and encourage socializing among peers.
- Assist clients with personal care, including grooming, bathroom needs, and changing undergarments or clothing when needed.
- Prepare daily meals and assist with clean-up.
- Assist with dietary, hygiene, bathing, grooming, dressing, restroom, and other activities of daily living.
- Transport clients in a personal vehicle when needed; mileage is reimbursed.
- Report incidents or problems and communicate daily with administrators.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Part-time sick time.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Employee discount program.
- Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay.
- Tuition discount through Capella University.
- $500 sign-on bonus.
- Mileage reimbursement when transporting clients in a personal vehicle.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
