Community Integration Specialist/ Medical Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Paycom - ATS; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is seeking a Community Integration Specialist (CIS) / Medical Direct Support Professional (DSP) to help individuals with IDD live meaningful, self-directed lives under the Program Manager. You will provide direct support, teaching, coaching, and facilitation aligned with PCPs.

Responsibilities include daily living support, health care tasks under physician orders, medication assistance, thorough documentation, and maintaining participant safety with dignity and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain it within the timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered supervision and instruction to promote independence and PCP goals.
• Develop and facilitate learning, social, and community activities.
• Provide personal care and daily living assistance, including mobility and hygiene.
• Implement PCPs and non-aversive behavior support; support health care plans.
• Assist with medication administration under authorized direction and policy.
• Complete timely progress notes, incident reports, and medical documentation.
• Observe changes in health, behavior, safety; report promptly.
• Protect rights, privacy, and confidentiality; maintain attendance and training.
• Provide direct care to other programs as needed.

Skills

Clear communication

Organization

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Boundaries

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Job description

Position SummaryThe Community Integration Specialist (CIS) / Medical Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a vital role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, self-directed lives. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the CIS/DSP provides direct support, teaching, coaching, and facilitation to help participants engage in meaningful activities aligned with their Person-Centered Plans (PCP).In addition to core direct support responsibilities, the CIS/DSP supports participants with specialized health care needs and performs authorized health-related procedures. The position works in coordination with UCP’s licensed nursing staff and follows applicable physician orders, individualized health care plans, agency procedures, and regulatory requirements.Essential FunctionsProvide person-centered individual and group supervision and instruction that promotes independence, choice, dignity, inclusion, communication, social engagement, and progress toward PCP goals.Develop and facilitate individualized learning, social, pre-vocational, and community-based activities.Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, including hygiene, toileting, dressing, eating, mobility, lifting, transferring, and positioning.Implement PCPs, individualized goals, and non-aversive behavior support strategies, as applicable.Ensure participant safety, including during vehicle loading/unloading and while following dietary orders.Perform delegated health care tasks and specialized procedures under authorized direction and in accordance with physician orders, agency policy, and applicable regulations.Assist with medication administration or support in accordance with authorized direction and agency requirements.Complete accurate and timely progress notes, incident reports, medical documentation, and other required records.Observe and promptly report changes in participant health, behavior, safety, or well-being.Protect participant rights, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.Maintain regular and predictable attendance and participate in required meetings and training.Provide direct care support to other programs as needed.Required Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.Licenses and CertificationsCurrent CPR and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within the timeframe established by UCP.Conditions of EmploymentSuccessfully complete DOJ fingerprint clearance and all other required pre-employment screening requirements.Must complete 40 hours of required medical training within the first year of employment and demonstrate competency in delegated health care procedures under the direction of the LVN/Registered Nurse. Training may include, but is not limited to, G-tube, catheter, and colostomy care.Required Skills and AbilitiesClear, professional, and respectful communication.Ability to provide person-centered support that promotes participant choice, independence, dignity, and inclusion.Strong organization and accurate, timely documentation.Professional interpersonal skills and appropriate boundaries.Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.Ability to remain calm and professional during challenging or high-stress situations.