Direct Support Professional - Full Time

Overview

Join our team, and provide support to people that have disabilities! Are you passionate about helping and caring for people? Are you now or have you ever been a caregiver? Then apply now!

OVERVIEW OF POSITION: Attends to the personal care of adults with developmental disabilities living in a licensed residential home. Assists and participates in the planning, coordination and delivery of daily living activities; including outings, to facilitate development of living skills for the residents and help them achieve a higher level of independence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

• Provides personal care for residents which may include assistance with eating, personal hygiene,showering, restroom assistance, and preparing for bedtime. Assists and/or prepares meals incompliance with dietary restrictions; assists individuals to eat, including those who may requireassistance with G-tube feeding.
• Assists in the administration and monitoring of medications.
• Assists in care and cleaning of residential home, which includes housekeeping, & laundering ofresidents’ clothing.
• Conducts daily activities to assist in the development of the residents’ living skills, consistent withtheir Individual Program Plan (IPP) and Individual Support Plan (ISP) goals. Provides continuous activetreatment and engagement.
• Completes all required reports and documentation on a daily basis. Attends all necessary staffmeetings and completes all required mandatory trainings.
• May use company provided vehicle to transport individuals to health care appointments and othervarious locations. Participates in recreational activities in a variety of settings.
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

Typically requires High School Diploma, GED, or national equivalent.|DSP-I and DSP-II Certification required or must be attained within first year of hire or first year inposition.|Must possess and maintain valid CPR, CPI and First Aid Certifications.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 to 2 years’ experience, or equivalent combination of training, education and experience to performthe job successfully.
• 1-year minimum experience in a licensed residential setting working withmedical fragile adults with developmental disabilities and/or behavioral issues.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with charting, medication administration, and positive behavior support.
• Working knowledge of behavioral issues, including aggressive, non-verbal and self-injury behaviors.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Individual Program Plans and Individual Service Plans.
• Working knowledge of Regional Center, Department of Developmental Services, Title 17 and 22.
• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing; Ability to interpret and carry out written and/ororal instructions.
• Able to work in indoor and outdoor settings, arrange and participate in outdoor activities withresidents of the residential home.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills; Ability to exercisediscretion and confidentiality pertaining to the work environment.
• Ability to pass post-offer medical examination and test for tuberculosis.
• Able to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justiceand Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easter Seals Southern California and/or programrequirements.
• If applicable, able to possess andmaintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards, and valid Californiadriver’s license; maintain proper auto insurance and vehicle registration.

Carrying/Lifting: Occasional / 0-50 lbs.
Standing: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day
Sitting: Ocassional / Up to 4 hours per day
Walking: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day
Repetitive Motion/Activity: Keyboard activity, telephone use, writing
Visual Acuity: Ability to view computer monitor and read newsprint
Travel: Requires up to 20% local travel.
Environmental Exposure: Regular exposure to unpleasant or hazardous workingconditions (noise, heat, dust, bodily fluids, etc.) more than 50% of work time.