Direct Support Professional - Riverside, CA

Redwood Family Care Network • Riverside, CA

19d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Redwood Family Care Network is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Riverside, California. The role promotes residents’ quality of life, health, safety, and well-being in person-centered home and community-based settings, and serves as an advocate for clients. Redwood states that it has zero tolerance for abuse and neglect and is committed to the health and safety of the individuals it supports.

The position is full-time, with either a 2 p.m.–10 p.m. Sunday–Thursday schedule or a 2 p.m.–10 p.m. Friday–Saturday schedule. The hourly rate is $17.50–$18.50. Work is not remote. Applicants must complete pre-employment requirements, including a background check.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of professional or personal caregiving experience.
• Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 and Year 2.
• First Aid, CPR, and CPI.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Successfully pass pre-employment requirements, including a background check.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses who have challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Outline and prepare clients’ daily routines, as written in their Individual Program Plans.
• Support each resident’s needs and goals by participating in the development of IPP/ISP goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for clients.
• Take residents to visit family and friends and to preferred leisure and recreation activities, and encourage socializing with peers.
• Assist clients with personal care, including grooming, bathroom needs, and changing undergarments or clothing when needed.
• Prepare daily meals and assist with cleanup.
• Transport clients to and from their homes or facilities in company vans when necessary.
• Report incidents or problems and communicate daily with administrators.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Employee discount program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay.
• Pre-tax 401(k) and after-tax Roth.
• Tuition discount through Capella University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED