Direct Support Professional, Krans Court, Antelope, CA

Redwood Family Care Network; Antelope (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life/ STD/LTD insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)/ FSAs

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay

401(k) retirement plan

Capella University tuition discount

Pre-tax 401(k)

RWD Capella tuition

Job summary

Redwood Family Care Network seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in a home/community setting. You will help plan daily routines, support IPP/ISP goals, and ensure safety and well-being.

The role requires 1 year of residential IDD experience, a high school diploma, and relevant certifications or willingness to obtain them (DSP 1&2, CPI, First Aid/CPR). Full-time, on-site position with benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working in a residential facility with IDD clients.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2 (preferred or willing to obtain).
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) preferred or willing to obtain within 6 months.
• First Aid/CPR preferred or willing to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Outline and prepare daily routines for clients as written in IPP/ISP (visual and active).
• Support residents in achieving IPP/ISP goals and personal care.
• Maintain a clean, safe, healthy environment for clients.
• Accompany clients to visits, activities, and social events; encourage socialization.
• Report incidents and communicate with administrators daily.

Skills

1 year residential IDD experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1

Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 2

CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)

First Aid / CPR (Preferred)

California Driver’s License

Job description

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL- Antelope Area

Job Title: Direct Support Professional
Hourly Rate: $17.00 - $19.00
Shifts Needed: PM Shift
Job Status: Full Time

Redwood Family Care Network

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.

Our employees share a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others. We are looking for individuals 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 Professionals supports individuals with developmental disabilities to have a better quality of life. The Direct Support Professionals promotes the health, safety and well-being of residents. A Direct Support Professionals 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 administrators.
• Perform other duties assigned

Education and Experience:

• Must have 1 year experience working in a residential facility with IDD clients.
• 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 CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention (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 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 push, pull or lift up to 50lbs.

• Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Work Remotely

• No