Direct Support Professional - 10th Street, Rio Linda
About The Position
Redwood Family Care Network is hiring a full-time Direct Support Professional in Rio Linda, California. The role supports individuals with developmental disabilities by promoting their health, safety, and well-being, and advocating for an improved quality of life in person-centered home and community-based settings. The position is onsite and requires the ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. The hourly rate is $17.00–$19.00, depending on certifications and role. The scheduled shift is Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM. The employee must obtain Direct Support Professional Year 1 and Year 2 certificates within the first 12 months of hire and obtain an RBT within the first year of employment. First Aid/CPR and CPI certification are preferred, or the employee must be willing to obtain them. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, hold a California driver's license, and successfully pass pre-employment requirements, including a background check. The position requires lifting up to 30 pounds.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must have a California Driver’s License.
- Must obtain Direct Support Professional Year 1 and Year 2 certificates within the first 12 months of hire.
- Must obtain an RBT within the first year of employment.
- Must successfully pass pre-employment requirements, including a background check.
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
- Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Nice To Haves
- First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it.
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification, or willingness to obtain it.
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 home and facility in company vans, if necessary.
- Promote clients’ health, safety, and well-being, and advocate for their quality of life.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance options.
- Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Care Flexible Spending Account (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 plan.
- Tuition discount through Capella University.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
