Direct Support Professional (DSP)

DABS, Inc.•Pinole, CA

15d•$17 - $25

About The Position

DABS, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide skills training and supported living services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The position works in home and community settings and follows one of two tracks—Personal Attendant (PA) or Skills Instructor (SI). Final assignment depends on program needs, experience, and availability. Personal Attendants provide individualized support to adults receiving Supported Living Services, focusing on active supervision to protect health and safety and occasional hands-on assistance with activities of daily living. Skills Instructors support adults receiving Independent Living Services, Tailored Day Services, and Day Program Services by teaching functional skills, encouraging meaningful community participation and vocational exploration, and reinforcing safe and prosocial behaviors. Employees complete daily logs and progress notes in accordance with DDS, Regional Center, and agency standards, and participate in interdisciplinary meetings and other activities as needed. The role requires the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Employment is contingent on passing a background check and maintaining required clearances and certifications.

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 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 with or without reasonable accommodation.
Successful completion of a background check.
TB clearance in accordance with California public health guidelines, maintained throughout employment.
Valid CPR/First Aid certification, maintained throughout employment.
If the position requires transporting individuals: valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance.
Ability to stand, walk, and assist individuals with mobility as needed.
Ability to lift up to 25–40 pounds if required.
Ability to travel within the community.

Responsibilities

Provide person-centered supervision in individuals’ homes and communities, supporting health and safety.
Provide occasional hands-on assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, dressing, personal hygiene, meal preparation and feeding, light housekeeping, and laundry.
Supervise medication administration when needed.
Accompany or transport individuals to medical and personal appointments when required.
Observe and report changes in health, behavior, or environment to a supervisor.
Teach independent living skills such as cooking, meal planning, household management, budgeting, shopping, and personal organization.
Assist individuals with scheduling, daily routines, and personal responsibilities.
Support participation in community activities, including volunteering, education, vocational exploration, recreation, and social events.
Teach and promote personal care, healthy habits, community safety, self-advocacy, decision-making, and personal goal setting.
Use de-escalation techniques to support the safety of individuals and the public during community activities.
Complete daily logs and progress notes in compliance with DDS, Regional Center, and agency standards.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and other activities as needed.