Direct Support Professional - Ridgecrest (Day Program)

Redwood-Family-Care-Network; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Redwood Family Care Network in Ridgecrest, CA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to promote health, safety and well-being for individuals with developmental disabilities. This full-time role offers meaningful, hands-on support in a person-centered home and community setting.

Responsibilities include daily routines, personal care, meal prep, and client transport as needed. Applicants must be 21+, hold a CA driver’s license, and pass pre-employment checks; DSP certification is required

Qualifications

• Direct Support Professional Certificate – DSP Year 1 & Year 2 (Must obtain within first 12 months of Hire)
• First Aid/CPR & CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention (Preferred or willing to obtain)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a California Driver’s License
• Candidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check.

Responsibilities

• Outline and prepare daily routine(s) for clients' (visual and active) as written in Individual Program Plan.
• Assist clients with bathroom needs.
• Change 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).

Education

Direct Support Professional Certificate – DSP Year 1 & Year 2

First Aid/CPR & CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention

Tools

California Driver’s License

Job description

Direct Support Professional – Ridgecrest, CA

Job Title: Direct Support Professional
Hourly Rate: $21.00/hr.
Shifts Needed: Monday-Friday 8:00-2:00PM or 8:00-3:30PM
Job Status: Full Time
Work Locations: Ridgecrest, CA

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.

Our employees share their passion to make a positive impact in the lives of others. We are looking for individuals who share our Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

The Direct Support Professional supports individuals with developmental disabilities by promoting their health, safety and well-being. Our Direct Support Professionals proudly serve as an advocate to improve the overall quality of life for our clients.

Essential Functions:

• Outline and prepare daily routine(s) for clients' (visual and active) as written in Individual Program Plan.
• Assist clients with bathroom needs.
• Change 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).

Education and Experience:

• Direct Support Professional Certificate – DSP Year 1 & Year 2 (Must obtain within first 12 months of Hire)
• First Aid/CPR & CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention (Preferred or willing to obtain)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a California Driver’s License
• Candidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 30lbs.
Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

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

Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerance stance 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.

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.

Work Remotely: No

Careers website: https://www.redwoodfcn.com/careers/

Location/Region: Ridgecrest, CA