Direct Support Professional

MERCEDES DIAZ HOMES•Whittier, CA

20d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional provides services to intellectually and developmentally challenged adults in their homes and community as they participate in daily routines and recreational activities. The role supports participants’ quality of life, positive interactions, and personal goals, while coordinating with team members and relevant agencies and resources. The position involves assisting participants with personal care, including hygiene, changing clothes or adult briefs, teeth brushing, and medication reminders. It also includes preparing meals, cleaning, engaging participants in exercise, movement, and games, and transporting them to community activities in a personal or company vehicle. The employee keeps accurate progress notes, communicates participant needs to the team, and participates in required training, team meetings, and company meetings. The schedule is a swing shift: Thursday through Sunday, 2 p.m.–10 p.m.; Monday through Wednesday off. The company describes itself as family-oriented and values compassion, adaptability, respect, and empowerment. Employees receive ongoing coaching and performance feedback, and may have opportunities to coach others and grow within the company. MDH Network is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse, friendly, collaborative, inclusive, and employee-engaged workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 18 years old.
Relevant experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, dual diagnoses, or forensic involvement.
Current driver’s license and California automobile insurance coverage for driving a personal vehicle to and from community locations, independently or with team members and/or participants.
At least 21 years old if using a company vehicle, when one is available.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Related experience in fields such as assisted living, behavior aide, caregiving, certified nursing assistance, developmental disability services, job coaching, direct support, child care, elderly or senior care, hospice, independent living services, nursing, autism or special education, housekeeping, driving, cleaning, home health aide work, residential care, in-home support, medication technician work, personal care, or adult day programs.

Responsibilities

Support intellectually and developmentally challenged adults in their homes and community during daily routines and recreational activities.
Assist participants with personal needs, including hygiene, changing clothes or adult briefs, teeth brushing, and medication reminders.
Prepare meals and clean.
Engage participants in exercise, movement, games, and community activities.
Transport participants to community activities in a personal or company vehicle, when applicable.
Help participants develop positive interactions with others and work toward their goals.
Keep accurate progress notes and proactively communicate participants’ needs to the team.
Learn about and work with agencies and resources that support participants.
Participate in required training, team meetings, and company meetings.
Take ownership of personal behavior and, over time, coach others in demonstrating the company’s C.A.R.E. values.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Vacation pay.
401(k) plan with a 5% company match.
Company-paid group life insurance.
Optional voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, and critical care coverage.
Bonus programs.
Education reimbursement.
Professional development and training.
Employee Assistance Program offering financial, legal, mental health, and wellness services and programs.
Employee discounts for travel, sporting events, attractions, movie theaters, restaurants, and more.