Direct Support Professional

MERCEDES DIAZ HOMES INC•Whittier, CA

11d•$20 - $23

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional works for a family-oriented company providing services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and community. The role supports participants in daily routines and recreational activities, helping improve their quality of life, develop positive interactions, and work toward personal goals. The position includes assisting participants with personal care, such as bathing or showering, changing clothes or adult briefs, teeth brushing, and medication reminders. It also involves preparing meals, cleaning, engaging participants in exercise, movement, and games, and transporting them to community activities using a personal or company vehicle. The Direct Support Professional keeps accurate progress notes and communicates participant needs to the team. The employee participates in required training, team and company meetings, receives ongoing coaching and performance feedback, and is expected to demonstrate the company’s C.A.R.E. values: compassion, adaptability, respect, and empowerment. The company describes opportunities for professional growth and promotion from within. The listed swing-shift schedule is Monday and Tuesday, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM; Wednesday and Thursday off; and Friday through Sunday, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM.

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.
California automobile insurance coverage for driving a personal vehicle to and from community locations.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
At least 21 years old if using an available company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Related experience in fields such as assisted living, behavior aide, caregiving, certified nursing assistant, developmental disability services, job coaching, direct support, child care, elderly or senior care, hospice care, ILS, LVN, autism, special education or 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 during daily routines and recreational activities.
Use techniques that support positive interactions and help participants reach their goals.
Assist participants with personal care, including bathing or showering, changing clothes or adult briefs, teeth brushing, and medication reminders.
Prepare meals and clean.
Engage participants in exercise, movement, and games.
Transport participants to community activities in a personal or company vehicle.
Maintain accurate progress notes and proactively communicate participant needs to the team.
Participate in required training, team meetings, and company meetings.
Take ownership of personal behavior and help coach others over time in demonstrating the company’s C.A.R.E. values.
Demonstrate compassion, adaptability, respect, and empowerment; participate in coaching and performance feedback.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Vacation pay.
401(k) plan with a 5% company match.
Company-paid group life insurance.
Optional additional 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.
Ongoing coaching and performance feedback, with recognition for personal and team contributions.
Opportunities for promotion from within.