Medical Direct Support Prof-Driver

OPARC•Montclair, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Direct Support Professional (MDSP) provides person-centered support to participants with disabilities, including routine wellness checks, health-status monitoring, mobility assistance, and support with daily living activities. Working under the direction of licensed nursing staff, the MDSP assists participants with complex medical conditions according to individualized health care plans and implements behavioral intervention plans when indicated, while preserving participant dignity, confidentiality, and independence. The position supports participant engagement in program activities, maintains visual supervision during on-site and off-site activities, and transports participants in an OPARC vehicle to and from the day program and into the community. The MDSP follows driver-training and vehicle-safety guidelines and provides assistance and training in program and community settings. The MDSP observes and reports changes in participants’ health or behavior; performs and documents wellness checks; assists with personal care, mobility, transfers, adaptive equipment, and designated health-maintenance tasks; and responds to medical emergencies. The role also involves maintaining required records, following HIPAA and agency policies, collaborating with program staff and licensed nurses, participating in meetings and training, and following infection-control and environmental-safety procedures. The position is based at OPARC’s Monte Vista site in Montclair, California. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a half-hour unpaid lunch; hours may vary based on program need.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid California driver’s license and a clean driving record while transporting participants in an OPARC vehicle.
Two years of driving experience.
Ability to pass a Department of Justice background check and fingerprint clearance, complete a TB test and pre-employment physical, and provide proof of required immunizations as applicable.
Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), or in a similar caregiving, nursing, behavioral, or human services role.
CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention (e.g., CPI) certifications, or ability to obtain them upon hire.
Ability to work in outdoor environments that may include allergens, excessive heat or cold, excessive humidity, dampness or chilling, excessive noise, and slippery or uneven walking surfaces.
Ability to work in indoor warehouse-type settings that may lack heating or air conditioning and have concrete flooring.
Ability to work in indoor and community-based environments and support individuals during community outings, job coaching, and/or volunteer activities.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds independently and up to 150 pounds with one other person.
Ability to assist with physical transfers when necessary.
Ability to push a wheelchair with a seated participant up to one mile.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, push, bend, and pull; squatting and repetitive motion may also be necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability, such as Spanish or ASL.
Experience in a medical-support, personal-care-aide, health-technician, CNA, or similarly healthcare-adjacent role.

Responsibilities

Implement active programming and respectful interactions with participants.
Encourage engagement in program activities, adapting participation to medical needs and personal preferences.
Maintain visual supervision of participants during on-site and off-site activities.
Provide support, assistance, and training in program areas according to participants’ program plans and scheduled activities.
Transport approximately 6–8 participants to and from the day program daily in an OPARC vehicle.
Transport up to eight participants and one support staff member from the program into the community in an OPARC vehicle.
Follow driver-training guidelines, speed limits, participant-safety practices, and daily vehicle-maintenance requirements.
Observe participants for signs of illness, distress, or changes in condition and promptly report observations to nursing staff or program management.
Perform routine wellness checks, including intake/output tracking and hydration monitoring, and document results.
Assist with mobility, transfers to and from wheelchairs, toileting, positioning, and use of adaptive equipment.
Immediately report unusual changes or lapses in behavior and health to management staff.
Implement formal and informal behavioral intervention plans using non-aversive methods specified by the ID Team and follow Restricted Health Care plans as directed.
Ensure participant safety and provide personal care, including feeding, incontinence care, toileting, hygiene, dressing, and grooming, while preserving dignity and independence.
Provide designated health-maintenance support under licensed nursing staff’s direction for participants with complex medical needs, including contractures, ileostomy, urostomy, gastrostomy tube care, and medically fragile conditions.
Respond appropriately to medical emergencies, including seizures, choking, and falls.
Provide assistance, training, and supervision in community or on-site settings.
Coordinate activities related to Individual Service Plans and report changes to the Assistant Program Manager or designated person.
Maintain confidentiality of medical and personal information under HIPAA and agency policies.
Complete required daily documentation, including postural supports, medical conditions, medication administration logs, progress notes, communication books, incident reports, behavioral data, attendance, and other required records.
Report participant- or staff-related incidents to the Program Manager or designated coverage person.
Complete 40 hours of specified healthcare training within 12 months of hire.
Communicate regularly with program staff, nurses, and management about participant needs and observations.
Work with Case Managers, LVNs, RNs, and the Supervisor to support participant goals accurately.
Participate in staff meetings and training related to health, safety, and participant care; attend meetings and training as assigned or scheduled.
Provide support and guidance to other direct support staff when requested or when a need is observed.
Provide substitute support in other licensed OPARC programs when applicable.
Follow health and safety protocols, including infection control, proper PPE use, and cleaning and sanitizing routines.
Monitor the program environment for safety hazards and report concerns immediately.
Use chemicals according to manufacturers’ labeled instructions and responsibly care for OPARC-issued property, tools, and equipment.