Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional provides services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and in the community. The role supports participants as they take part in daily routines and recreational activities, and helps improve their quality of life, build positive interactions, and work toward personal goals. The position includes assisting participants with personal care and social needs, such as hygiene, dressing, medication reminders, meal preparation, cleaning, exercise, games, and transportation to community activities. The employee maintains accurate progress notes, communicates participant needs to the team, and takes part in required training, team meetings, and company meetings. The company describes its culture as family-oriented, values-based, diverse, friendly, and collaborative, with ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
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 to drive a personal vehicle to and from community locations.
- At least 21 years old if using an available company vehicle.
- 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 assistant, developmental disability services, job coaching, direct support, child care, elder care, senior care, hospice care, ILS, LVN, autism, special education, special needs, SLS, housekeeping, driving, cleaning, home health aide, residential care, in-home support, medication technician, personal care, or day programs.
Responsibilities
- Support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and community as they participate in daily routines and recreational activities.
- Help participants have positive interactions with others and work toward their goals.
- Assist participants with personal needs, including bathing or showering, changing clothes or adult briefs, teeth brushing, and medication reminders.
- Assist with social and household needs, including preparing meals, cleaning, exercise or movement, and games.
- Transport participants to community activities in a personal or company vehicle.
- Keep accurate progress notes and proactively communicate information about participants’ needs to the team.
- 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 with financial, legal, mental health, and wellness services and programs.
- Employee discounts for travel, sporting events, attractions, movie theaters, restaurants, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
