McGee - House Lead

Redwood Family Care Network • Whittier, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The House Lead assists the Administrator with coordinating the home to meet residents’ health and safety needs. The role helps maintain compliance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 17 and Title 22, and the Lanterman Act. The House Lead supports residents in maximizing independence and trains and mentors direct support professional staff.

This is a full-time, onsite position in Whittier, California, scheduled Sunday through Thursday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The hourly rate is $27. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, DSP Year 1 and Year 2 certificates, and an RBT certificate. Applicants must be at least 21, hold a California driver’s license, and pass pre-employment requirements, including a background check.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of professional or personal caregiving experience.
• DSP Certificate Year 1 and Year 2 (DSP I and DSP II).
• RBT Certificate.
• At least 21 years of age.
• California driver’s license.
• Successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including a background check.
• Able to push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses who have challenging behaviors.
• CPI certification, or willingness to obtain it within the first six months of hire.
• First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Outline and prepare clients’ daily routines, including visual and active 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.
• Support residents by taking them 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.
• Pick up and drop off clients in company vans when necessary.
• Report incidents or problems and communicate daily with administrators.
• Perform other assigned duties.
• Train and mentor direct support professional staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Care Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay.
• Pre-tax 401(k).
• After-tax Roth retirement plan.
• Tuition discount through Capella University.

What This Job Offers

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