Direct Care Staff (DSP)

Healthy Youth and Families Home, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Healthy Youth and Families Home, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals for four-bed licensed facilities in California.

You will provide direct care, implement behavior plans, supervise activities, and assist with medications while keeping residents safe and supported in a home-like environment. We seek candidates with a High School Diploma, 6 months of relevant experience, a valid CA driver’s license, and required certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Six months of direct care experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• CA driver’s license current and insurable.
• Commitment to safety and following program plans and policies.
• Ability to obtain DOJ background clearance and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care in a person-centered manner.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living and behavioral supports.
• Implement behavior strategies outlined in IPP/Behavior Plans.
• Supervise recreational activities and prepare meals per menus.
• Document observations and report to supervisors; ensure safety and rights.
• Assist with medication administration as directed and attend conferences.

Skills

CPR/First Aid certification

RBT certification

Background check clearance

Direct care experience

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree (Preferred)

Job description

We are looking to hire several candidates for our Direct Support Professional (DSP) roles! These positions are available in four-bed, licensed facilities designed to provide 24-hour intensive behavioral support services to kids with developmental disabilities and severe challenging behavior.

Job Expectations:

The job requires providing direct care in a person-centered manner, ensuring that the resident's unique needs, preferences, and goals are at the center of every interaction. These roles also require the capacity to effectively manage crises by providing responses that ensure the physical well-being, as well as the emotional and psychological comfort of the clients. Staff will be expected to execute the following duties:

• Provide care and training to the individuals as outlined in the Individual Program (IPP).
• Implement behavior strategies identified in the Individual Behavior Support Plan or Individualized Emergency Intervention Plan.
• Comply with facility policies and regulations.
• Provide and supervise recreational activities in the facility and the community.
• Keep the facility neat and clean.
• Prepare nutritional meals and snacks as specified by prepared menus.
• Supervise eating.
• Provide a home-like setting for all individuals living in the home.
• Understand and follow individuals’ rights.
• Assist individuals with self-administration of prescribed medications.
• Recognize early signs of illness and the need for professional assistance.
• Utilize necessary community services and resources.
• Make and keep necessary doctor, dentist, eye doctor, etc. appointments.
• Keep on-going notes as required by the regional center.
• Promote special events for individuals (birthdays, dances, community outings, etc.).
• Attend individual conferences as may be required.
• Observe individuals’ conditions and behaviors, documenting in on-going notes significant issues as they occur and notify administrator and/or doctor as needed. Report occurrences to oncoming shifts, if appropriate. Make all necessary Special Incident Reports.
• Assist the administrator in making full use of emergency resources.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Administrator or designee.
• Be trained regarding abuse reporting, including the new law concerning reporting physical abuse to law enforcement, Ombudsman, licensing, etc., within two hours, and how to complete the document SOC 341 Suspected Abuse Form, and that a copy of the SOC 341 must be sent to Community Care Licensing, the Regional Center and Child Protective Services.

Candidates considered for Lead positions must complete RBT certification within 60 days of employment, or already have an active RBT certificate.

Schedule:

We currently havePart-Time and Full-Time positions available.

• Must have a CA driver’s license that is current, clean of any major violations and without restrictions.
• Must be able to pass a DOJ background check and obtain fingerprint clearance.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be in good health, and shall be physically, mentally, and occupationally capable of performing required tasks. Good physical health shall be verified by a Health screening/physical, including a Test for tuberculosis (TB test), performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or before employment.

Education:

• High School Diploma (Required).
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (Preferred).

Work Experience:

• Six months' prior experience providing direct care and supervision to individuals with developmental disabilities or related conditions, with a focus on behavioral services.

License/ Certification:

• Be certified in hands-on CPR/First Aid, prior to providing direct resident care on hire and annually thereafter.
• Become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) within 365-days of initial employment or be either a Licensed Psychiatric Technician or a Qualified Behavior Modification Professional (QBMP) and maintain certificate as required by the certifying board/agency.
• Must attain Direct Support Professional I Certification within the first year of hire, and the Direct Support Professional II Certification within the first year of hire.
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Part-time and Full-time