Direct Service Professional: Impactful Care & Growth

Turning Point of Central California; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid benefits package (full‑t‑

PSLF Program eligible

On-the-job training

Career development

Meaningful relationships

Family-oriented environment

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Turning Point of Central California, Inc. is seeking a Direct Service Professional to provide direct care to residents, under the supervision of the Program Director, helping residents achieve their treatment goals.

The role requires high school education with some college, 21+ years old, the ability to work with diverse groups, and familiarity with documentation, driving duties, and emergency first aid. It features full-time benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and some college units in a social service, healthcare, education, or similar course of study.
• Have 6 months prior experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Must meet the minimum age of 21 pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Section 1562.
• Communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
• Ability to write acceptable progress reports required for treatment documentation.
• Work effectively with diverse ethnic, religious, socio-economical, and professional groups.
• Competently provide direct services for Developmentally Disabled residents of the facility.
• Understand and apply principles and techniques involved in the care and treatment of individuals or groups of Developmentally Disabled residents.
• Recognize contraindications, side-effects, and signs of medication complications and report to the Program Director.
• Analyze potentially dangerous situations accurately and take effective action.
• Provide input to the Program Director and/or home behaviorist as relates to the treatment programs for the residents.
• Understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Must be certified in emergency first aid prior to working alone with any resident.
• Basic computer skills in Office 365, Teams, Zoom and other communication/meeting platforms.
• Possess a valid driver's license and have access to a dependable means of transportation that is properly insured and operated in accordance with all laws.
• Must have less than 3 points on driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the accomplishment of the treatment plan for residents, under the supervision of the Program Director.
• Maintain appropriate case recording documentation as per agency and contract guidelines including actions of resident behaviors and rule violations.
• Transport residents to doctors' appointments and laboratories for tests
• Conduct daily living skills sessions and re-socialization activity groups.
• Attend staff meetings as required, including weekly supervision meetings with the Program Director.
• Attend job-related conferences and participate in a variety of in-service trainings, seminars, and practicum.
• Participate in carrying out individual and group treatment programs for residents and encourage resident participation in treatment activities.
• Motivate residents to develop self-reliance in daily living.
• Observe resident's physical condition and behavior, report significant changes to the Program Director.
• Responsible for ensuring staffing ratio is at a minimum by being able to work all shifts upon request.
• Will think and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
• Will drive on Agency business.
• Physical presence at the program is required.
• Respond to emergency health situations in appropriate manner as defined by emergency first aid training.

Skills

Communication

English fluency

Teamwork

Emergency response

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Some college courses

Tools

Office 365

Teams

Zoom

Job description

Turning Point of Central California, Inc. is seeking a Direct Service Professional to provide direct care to residents, under the supervision of the Program Director, helping residents achieve their treatment goals.

The role requires high school education with some college, 21+ years old, the ability to work with diverse groups, and familiarity with documentation, driving duties, and emergency first aid. It features full-time benefits and opportunities for professional development.