DSP Lancaster $500 SIGN-ON BONUS

Redwood Family Care Network • Lancaster, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Redwood Family Care Network is seeking Direct Support Staff to provide person-centered support to adults with physical and developmental disabilities in Lancaster, California. The role assists individuals with daily living and personal care, including dietary needs, hygiene, bathing, grooming, dressing, restroom use, and other activities of daily living. Staff support each person’s needs and goals in accordance with their Individual Program Plan (IPP) and may help develop IPP/ISP goals. The position pays $20.00 per hour and is available part-time or full-time, with weekday and weekend shifts during AM or PM hours. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered.

Staff help maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment; prepare meals and clean up; and support clients in visiting family and friends, participating in preferred leisure and recreation activities, and socializing with peers. The role may require transporting clients in a personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursement. Employees report incidents or problems and communicate daily with administrators. Redwood Family Care Network emphasizes health and safety, person-centered services, and a zero-tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Applicants are subject to pre-employment requirements, including a background check.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities, including crisis management, behavior management, and ABA.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment requirements, including a background check.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification, or willingness to obtain it within the first 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with physical and developmental disabilities with daily living and personal care, including dietary needs, hygiene, bathing, grooming, dressing, restroom use, and other activities of daily living.
• Outline and prepare clients’ daily routines as written in their Individual Program Plans.
• Support residents’ needs and goals by participating in the development of IPP/ISP goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for clients.
• Take clients to visit family and friends and to preferred leisure or recreation activities, and encourage socialization among peers.
• Prepare daily meals and assist with clean-up.
• Transport clients in a personal vehicle when needed; mileage is reimbursed.
• Report incidents or problems and communicate daily with administrators.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance options.
• Full-time employees: HSA, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Employee discount program.
• Full-time employees: paid time off (PTO).
• Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay.
• Full-time employees: pre-tax 401(k) and after-tax Roth option.
• Tuition discount through Capella University.
• Part-time employees: sick time.

What This Job Offers

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