Direct Support Professional - Part Time SLS Program

Adjoin; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Medical Coverage

Generous retirement matching

Employer-paid long-term disability

Employer-paid life insurance

Wellness program

Mental health resources (EAP)

Volunteer program with paid hours

Job summary

Adjoin in El Centro, CA is seeking a Direct Support Professional for a part-time position within Disability Services. You will advocate for clients, assist with daily activities, and support independent living while ensuring safety and well-being.

Requirements include 18+, CA driver’s license, a pre-employment screen, background check, and a high school diploma or equivalent. The role involves travel within the service area and regular shift scheduling.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• CA driver’s license and insured vehicle in safe condition.
• Direct Support Professional role requires ability to perform duties.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Client Advocate: Promote client inclusion and independence in daily activities.
• Support: Implement training programs and transport clients as needed.
• Evaluate: Document activity records and client evaluations promptly.
• Communication: Maintain positive relationships with supervisor, clients and community.
• Oversee: Monitor client activities and safety during shifts.

Skills

Direct Support

Client Advocacy

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

About Us

At Adjoin, we are agents of change, building a future where all people can belong in the places they live, work, learn, and play. Together with our community partners, we remove barriers to belonging with innovative solutions that center the unique needs of every individual we serve.

Information

Company: Adjoin

Industry: Non-Profit/Social Services

Level: Part Time

Job Family: Disability Services

Location: El Centro, CA 92243, USA

Compensation: $16.90 - 17.10

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive Medical Coverage.
• Extremely generous retirement matching.
• 100% Employer-paid long-term disability coverage.
• 100% Employer-paid employee and dependent life insurance.
• Employee Wellness program with fun incentives, prizes and chances to connect with your peers.
• Mental health resources (EAP) with 5 free counseling sessions per year (for you AND your dependents).
• Volunteer program with paid volunteer hours for a cause of your choice.

Responsibilities

• Client Advocate: Advance client's decision-making, productivity and participation in a range of daily activities. Facilitate the client's inclusion in positive community experiences. Promote independence in daily activities yet be mindful of client's intellectual and physical disabilities and assist with meals, cooking, household maintenance, grooming and dressing, as assigned. Maintain current knowledge of client’s needs.
• Support: Provide positive advocacy when the individual's preferences, needs, or talents are neglected or overlooked. Implement individual training and support programs under the direction of the case responsible person. Address challenging behaviors proactively and respectfully, using methods outlined in plans and training. Transport clients to appointments, community activities, or other locations as needed, ensuring safety and timeliness during travel.
• Evaluate: Participate in the evaluation of the client through completion of task analysis and other requested assessment devices. Document required activity records, reports, incidents, and client evaluations in a timely, complete, and accurate manner as required.
• Communication: Maintain positive communications and relationships with his/her supervisor, clients, landlords, employers, involved members of families, Regional Center, D.O.R. and other individuals in the community.
• Oversee: Oversee client activities and environment throughout shift to ensure the fulfillment of health and safety needs. Provides direct service as needed and required.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Insured, registered vehicle in safe working condition, and proof of current CA driver's license.
• A Direct Support Professional works as scheduled by the Regional Manager and/or his/her designee. Overtime may be required as dictated by operational needs, however, no holiday or overtime may be worked without the prior approval of the Direct Support Professional's supervisor.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Adjoin's client case management platform requires employees to utilize a mobile smart device (i.e., cell phone/tablet) with reliable internet connectivity and data to complete certain essential job tasks. Aptitude for confidentiality, organizational skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Physical evaluations may be required dependent upon specific assigned duties or compliance requirements and may include a TB test and/or a lift and transfer test.
• Transport clients to appointments, community activities, or other locations as needed, ensuring safety and timeliness during travel. Ability to travel within and throughout the counties in which services are provided a minimum of 75% of the time. This position requires the employee to have a mobile smart device available to perform certain required essential functions, for which reasonable reimbursement is provided to the employee.
• Certification in an approved First Aid and CPR class; or successful completion within 45 days of the date of hire.

Legal Disclaimer

Legal Disclaimer: Adjoin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. view full text People matter. All humans deserve respect, dignity, and a place to build their own future. Here at Adjoin, we believe and live this every day. Adjoin is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all individuals regardless of age, ancestry, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy-related conditions, race, religion, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. We are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive. view full text