Direct Support Professional - Caregiver

DABS, Inc.; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

DABS, Inc. is seeking dedicated individuals to provide life skills training and support for adults with developmental disabilities in Santa Rosa. Responsibilities include helping with daily activities, meal preparation, and documentation of client progress, while ensuring a respectful and empowering environment. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.

Benefits

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible work options (full-time and part-time)

Qualifications

• Current CPR Certification, assistance with medication is beneficial.
• Experience with developmental disabilities is useful but not required.
• Reliable transportation needed.

Responsibilities

• Aid consumers with daily activities like housekeeping and meal prep.
• Assist with medication administration as required.
• Document changes in clients' status and work with a professional team.

Skills

Reliability

Compassion

Communication

Job description

DABS Inc provides comprehensive life skills training to adults with developmental disabilities, especially those experiencing placement challenges across California. We develop placement opportunities in order to help clients achieve a dignified experience of living and thriving within a network of community support and outreach.

Our life skills training enables our clients to reach their goals, create lasting and meaningful relationships, and to gain access to opportunities for learning and community outreach. With guidance, our clients are able to make their own informed decisions based on their own needs and wishes without threatening nor restricting their independence.

What You Will Do

• Aid Consumers with everyday activities that include light housekeeping, meal preparation, running errands, and helping to create or provide personal hygiene routines.
• Assisting with medication administration is at times required depending on the need of consumers
• Taking consumers on outings.
• Tracking and documenting changes in clients’ overall status
• Working with a team of internal and external professionals.

What We Need From You

• Current CPR Certification - we can provide you with resources to complete this
• Recent TB Test - we can provide you with resources to complete this
• Reliable Transportation to and from work
• Some experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities would be useful but not required for anyone that is passionate about making a difference
• For roles that require driving, you will need to have a valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, and insurance.
• Undergo federal and state fingerprint background check

What We Offer

• Compensation: $19-$21 per hour
• Full and Part-Time positions - let us know what you’re looking for!
• Paid Sick Leave

Where You Will Work

• Santa Rosa area opportunities available

DABS, Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.