Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Aimes Homes Inc; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 48,425,000 - 51,577,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid sick time

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

AIMES Homes, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with disabilities in a residential setting. This full-time role requires flexibility to work across multiple locations in Bakersfield, CA, with duties including personal care, documentation, and routine transportation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a California driver’s license, and the ability to pass background checks, TB tests, and drug screenings. CDL is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• California Driver's License and valid insurance required.
• CDL certification is required.
• 1 year experience with persons with disabilities preferred.
• Background, TB test, drug screening, and medical pre-screen required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise consumers with disabilities and implement IPP objectives.
• Oversee activities and community integration while supporting personal care needs.
• Provide transportation for consumers using company or personal vehicles.
• Accurately document daily care and report incidents to supervisors.
• Ensure health, safety, cleanliness, and proper care within the residential program.

Skills

Driver's license

Clear communication

Documentation

Transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL (Required)

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Full job description

AIMES Homes, Inc.is an organization that provides a variety of residential and support services for people of all ages with mild to profound disabilities. If you have a passion for caring for people and enjoy a work environment where no two days are alike, we have an exciting opportunity.Aimes Homes, Inc.is looking forDirect Support Professional's to help care for and make a difference in the lives of the people that we care for and serve.

Minimum Qualifications for Direct Support Professional:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED);
• Possess valid California Drivers License, Valid insurance coverage;
• Must be able to read, write, and speak clearly and concisely;
• 1 Year previous caring for persons with disability
• Ability to document and follow instructions of client care
• Vehicle in good working condition at disposal during work shifts;
• *Pass a background check, fingerprints and a criminal records check;
• *Evidence of a TB test (negative) within the last year;
• *Pass random drug screening.
• * Pass Medical and Ergonomic Pre-screen

* Provided by employer upon acceptance of conditional employment offer.

General Duties and Responsibilitiesfor DSP:

• Supervise consumers who have behavioral, emotional, forensic, and developmental disabilities;
• Implement the consumers’ objectives and behavior plans specified in the IPP;
• Supervise the consumers on all tasks, training and community integration activities;
• Assist consumers with personal care needs (ADLS) as necessary to maintain hygiene;
• Report all incidents and occurrences to the House Manager and Administrator, including all incidents of possible abuse or neglect;
• Maintain and enforce the conditions which are necessary for the residential program to operate: upholding the health and safety of residents, colleagues and the public; being responsible to see that neatness and cleanliness are maintained;
• Provide transportation for consumers, as required, using company vehicles and personal vehicles;
• Present self appropriately and as a role model for consumers and other support staff at home and in the community;
• Attend all required monthly in-service training's;
• Facilitate communication, both verbal and written, of necessary matters which are essential for staff reporting for the oncoming shift to know;
• Complete all charting daily to ensure that consumers’ data is up to date;
• Follow activities schedule, keep consumers active and always give them a choice;
• Know and follow emergency plan and procedures, and follow them to ensure safety to the consumers.

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.90 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• DSP : 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Required)

Location:

• Bakersfield, CA 93308 (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person