Direct Support Professional - Arroyo Grande

PC Behavioral Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity

401(k) and tuition discount Capella

Job summary

Redwood Family Care Network in Arroyo Grande, CA, is hiring a Direct Support Professional to promote health, safety and well-being for individuals with developmental disabilities. You will advocate for clients and help implement IPP/ISP goals.

Responsibilities include daily routines, personal care, meals, transportation if needed, and incident reporting. Requires 21+, driver’s license, and background clearance. Positions available as full-time or part-time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of caregiving experience preferred.
• California Driver’s License required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Background check will be completed prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Outline and prepare daily routines for clients as written in IPP.
• Support IPP/ISP goals and residents' needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, healthy environment for clients.
• Accompany clients to visits, activities, and social events; encourage socialization.
• Assist with personal care such as grooming and bathroom needs.
• Prepare daily meals and assist with cleanup.
• Pick up/drop-off clients in company vans if necessary.
• Report incidents and communicate with administrators daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1

Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 2

CPI Certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)

First Aid / CPR

California Driver’s License

Job description

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - Arroyo Grande

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Hourly Rate: $18.00-$20.00

Shifts Needed: Fulll Time & Part Time

Work Locations: Arroyo Grande, CA

Redwood Family Care Network is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Mission is to provide World Class person-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments.

Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerancestance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support.

O ur employees share a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others.

We are looking forindividuals who share our Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Benefits: Full-Time

• Comprehensive benefits options including; medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• EAP (Employee assistance program)
• Employee discount program
• PTO (Paid time off)
• Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
• Pre-Tax 401(k)
• After-Tax Roth
• Tuition discount through Capella University

Benefits: Part-Time

• Sick Time
• EAP (Employee assistance program)
• Employee discount program
• Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
• Tuition discount through Capella University

All applicants are subject to a background check. Once a conditional offer is made and a background check has been completed, if Redwood Family Care Network is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of employment.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

The Direct Support Professional supports individuals with developmental disabilities to have quality of life by promoting the health, safety and well-being of residents. A Direct Support Professional serves as an advocate for our clients.

Essential Functions

• Outline and prepare daily routine(s) for clients' (visual and active) as written in Individual Program Plan.
• Support the needs and goals of each resident by participating in the development of IPP/ISP goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment for the clients.
• Support the needs and goals of each resident by taking them to visit family and friends, to preferred leisure/recreation activities, and encouraging them to socialize among peers.
• Assist clients with personal care such as grooming, bathroom needs, changing clients' undergarments and/or clothing if needed.
• Prepare daily meals and assist with clean-up.
• Pick-up/drop-off clients in company vans from/to their home/facility (if necessary).
• Report any incidents or problems and communicate daily with administers.
• Perform other duties assigned

Education and Experience

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least 1 year of professional or personal experience in caregiving (Preferred experience in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses with challenging behaviors)
• Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2 and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (Preferred or willing to obtain within the first 6 months of hire)
• First Aid / CPR (Preferred or willing to obtain within 30 days of employment)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a California Driver’s License
• Candidates must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Work Remotely

• No

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