Direct Support Professional - Riverside

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

HSA/FSAs

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Redwood Family Care Network is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Riverside, CA. The role supports individuals with developmental disabilities in home and community settings, following IPP/ISP plans and promoting independence.

The position offers a combination of full-time and part-time shifts with morning, evening, and overnight coverage. Benefits include comprehensive medical options, FSA/HSA, 401(k), tuition discounts, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have at least 1 year of professional or personal experience in caregiving.
• Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2 required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a California Driver’s License.
• Background check and pre-employment requirements required.

Responsibilities

• Outline and prepare daily routines for clients as written in IPP.
• Support residents' IPP/ISP goals and maintain a safe environment.
• Assist with personal care, meals, and light housekeeping as needed.
• Transport clients in company vans if necessary and coordinate activities.
• Report incidents and communicate with administrators daily.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2

California Driver's License

Job description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Hourly Rate: $17.50-18.50

Shifts Needed: Morning, Evenings, Overnight

Job Status: Full Time & Part Time

Work Locations: Riverside, 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.

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.

• 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
• 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:

• 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 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 Required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• 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 lift 50lbs.
• Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Work Remotely

• No

Providing Excellent Support and Advocacy

Location/Region: Riverside, CA