Direct Support Professional -Thousand Oaks

Redwood-Family-Care-Network; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD insurance

LTD insurance

Hospital indemnity insurance

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

HSAs and FSAs

EAP

Employee discounts

PTO (Paid time off)

Daily Pay (Dayforce Wallet)

Pre-Tax 401(k)

After-Tax Roth

Tuition discount Capella University

Job summary

Redwood Family Care Network in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to promote health, safety and well‑being for residents with developmental disabilities. You will advocate for clients and help implement individualized plans to improve daily living and community participation.

The role requires caring, reliable individuals with a High School Diploma or equivalent, and DSP certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2 required.
• First Aid / CPR / CPI certification preferred.
• California Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Outline and implement daily routines for clients per IPP.
• Support residents in IPP/ISP goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, healthy living environment.
• Escort clients to family visits and activities; encourage socialization.
• Assist with grooming, bathroom needs, and clothing changes as needed.
• Prepare daily meals and assist with cleanup.
• Transport clients in company vans if needed.
• Report incidents and communicate with administrators daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2

First Aid / CPR / CPI

California Driver’s License

Job description

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - Thousand Oaks

Job Title: Direct Support Professional
Hourly Rate: $18-20
Shifts Needed: 2PM-10PM
Job Status: Full Time & Part Time
Work Locations: Thousand Oaks, 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.

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 Professional supports individuals with developmental disabilities to have quality of life by promoting the health, safety and well-being of residents. A Direct Support Professional 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 administers.


• 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


• First Aid / CPR/ CPI


• 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: Thousand Oaks, CA