Direct Support Professional Porterville Area - Part Time

Adjoin; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Adjoin Catalysts in Visalia, CA is seeking a part-time Direct Support Worker to assist individuals with disabilities in daily activities and community participation. You will transport clients, support their choice-making, and coordinate wellness and training programs while maintaining safety, confidentiality, and strong communication with supervisors and families.

The role requires 18+ years, a CA driver's license, reliable vehicle, and ability to travel locally.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Insured vehicle and CA driver's license.
• Part or full-time schedule depending on client needs.
• Mobile device with reliable internet connectivity.
• TB test and/or lift and transfer test may be required.
• Confidentiality and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Program Employee Wellness with incentives and volunteer options.
• Transport clients to appointments and activities, ensuring safety.
• Advance client decision-making and participation in activities.
• Maintain knowledge of client needs and communications.
• Implement individual training and support plans.
• Document activity records, incidents, and evaluations timely.
• Address challenging behaviors per plans and training.
• Oversee client activities to ensure health and safety.
• Participate in client evaluations and assessments.

Skills

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Education

CA driver's license

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Company

Company: Adjoin

Industry

Industry: Non-Profit/Social Services

Level

Level: Part Time

Job Family

Job Family: Disability Services

Location

Location: Visalia, CA 93277, USA

Compensation

Compensation: $16.90 - 17.25

About Us

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Position Summary

At Adjoin Catalysts, we prioritize “Quality of Life” by integrating joy into everyday activities. Our dedicated Catalysts connect with individuals on a personal level, understanding their interests, strengths, and aspirations. We then support them in developing the skills they need to make meaningful choices.

Passion

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and fostering a supportive, enriching environment, we invite you to join our team and help create a brighter future for those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Program
  Employee Wellness program with fun incentives, prizes and chances to connect with your peers. Volunteer program with paid volunteer hours for a cause of your choice.
• Community
  Facilitate the client’s inclusion in positive community experiences. Transport clients to appointments, community activities, or other locations as needed, ensuring safety and timeliness during travel.
• Performance
  Advance client’s decision-making, productivity and participation in a range of daily activities. Perform all other job duties as assigned.
• Maintenance
  Maintain current knowledge of client’s needs. Maintain positive communications and relationships with his/her supervisor, clients, landlords, employers, involved members offamilies, Regional Center, D.O.R. and other individuals in the community.
• Implementation
  Implement individual training and support programs under the direction of the case responsible person.
• Document
  Document required activity records, reports, incidents, and client evaluations in a timely, complete, and accurate manner as required.
• Training
  Address challenging behaviors proactively and respectfully, using methods outlined in plans and training.
• Oversee
  Oversee client activities and environment throughout shift to ensure the fulfillment of health and safety needs Provides direct service as needed and required.
• Teamwork
  Participate in the evaluation of the client through completion of task analysis and other requested assessment devices.

Requirements

• Experience
  18 years of age or older. Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• License
  Insured, registered vehicle in safe working condition, and proof of current CA driver’s license.
• Schedule
  His/her schedule may be either part or full time, depending on the needs of the clients and Adjoin.
• Education
  High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Management
  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.
• Compliance
  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.
• Organization
  Aptitude for confidentiality, organizational skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Mobile
  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.
• Travel
  Ability to travel within and throughout the counties in which services are provided a minimum of 75% of the time.
• Community
  Transport clients to appointments, community activities, or other locations as needed, ensuring safety and timeliness during travel.
• Certification
  Certification in an approved First-Aid and CPR class; or successful completion within 45 days of the date of hire.

For More Information

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