Direct Support Professional Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A 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
• A current driver’s license and California automobile insurance coverage for driving your personal vehicle to and from various community locations either independently or with other team members and/or Individuals
• If a company vehicle is available for use, one must also be 21 years of age
• Ability to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred
• Assisted Living experience
• Behavior Aide experience
• Caregiver experience
• Certified Nursing Assistants, CNAs
• Developmentally Disabled, DD experience
• Job Coach experience
• Direct Support Professional, DSP experience
• Child Care experience
• Elderly Care experience
• Senior Care experience
• Hospice Care experience
• ILS experience
• LVN experience
• Autism experience
• Special Education experience
• Special Needs experience
• SLS experience
• Housekeeper experience
• Driver experience
• Cleaner experience
• Home Health Aides (HHAs) experience
• Residential Care Facility Staff experience
• In-home support experience
• Med Tech experience
• Personal Care Attendant experience
• Day Program Staff or Adult Day Program experience

Responsibilities

• Assist Individuals with their personal needs (e.g., hygiene matters like baths/showers, changing clothes/adult briefs, teeth brushing, medication reminders, etc.)
• Assist Individuals with social needs (e.g., prepare meals, clean, and engage with them through exercise/movement, games and/or transporting them in your, or company, vehicle to community activities, etc.)
• Keep accurate progress notes
• Proactively communicate information with your team about the Individuals’ needs
• Participate in all required training, team, and company meetings
• Take ownership of your own behaviors, and help coach others over time, in how to effectively demonstrate the company’s C.A.R.E. values (compassion, adaptability, respect, and empowerment)

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans
• Vacation pay
• A 401k plan with a 5% match
• Company-paid group life insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
• Voluntary Long-term Disability coverage
• Voluntary Critical Care Coverage
• Bonus Programs
• Education reimbursement
• Professional development
• Training
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (includes financial, legal, mental health, and wellness services and programs)
• Employee Discounts (access to travel, sporting events, attractions such as theme parks, movie theaters, restaurants, and much more)