Direct Support Staff

Spread Your Wings, LLC. • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Spread Your Wings (SYW) Direct Care Staff (DCS)/Supportive Living Staff (SLS) are responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive environment which ensures the quality living of our clients. DCS/SLS’s primary duty is to provide the appropriate support tailored to the needs and desires of each individual to enable each to live as independently as possible.

Requirements

• Driver's License Required
• Able to pass a background check

Nice To Haves

• Have experience working in a similar role or field (preferred, not required)
• Have a passion for helping others and believe in treating people with dignity and respect.
• Can problem solve and adapt to different client needs.
• Are a strong communicator and dependable.
• Are comfortable working independently in one-on-one settings
• Are willing to learn and grow in this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist, monitor, and teach individual(s) with preparation of daytime activities and encourage good personal hygiene and behavior appropriate in their home or apartment. These activities may include grocery shopping, menu planning, meal preparation, and clean up.
• Encourage, motivate, and support clients with developmental disabilities and/or behavioral challenges.
• Help plan, create, and organize tasks and schedules that promote goal achievement for your clients.
• Provide consistent documentation of progress through case notes.

Benefits

• Fast benefits access- Eligible in 30 days or less.
• Time and a half pay for working on company approved holidays.
• 50 % company sponsored medical plan.
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid $25,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Company Sponsored Dental, Vision, EAP & more. For you and/or dependents.
• Company -paid accrued up to 40 hours per year of sick time
• Mileage Reimbursement based on IRS standards
• Team support, mentorship, and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed