Direct Support Professional - Weekday

Creative Living Options; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Aflac

Vacation / Paid Time Off

IHSS certification support

Job summary

Creative Living Options in California seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in Supported Living Services. The role emphasizes advocacy, daily living support, and social engagement while promoting health and safety.

You will attend to personal care, accompany clients to appointments, and help with IPP/ISP goals. A valid CA driver license and IHSS certification within 30 days are required, along with reliable transportation and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• IHSS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Reliable vehicle, driver license, CA auto insurance, and clean driving record.
• Able to lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the client’s care needs including grooming, bathing, hygiene, and toileting.
• Assist with feeding and other personal care tasks.
• Take clients to medical appointments and social activities; encourage peer interaction.
• Support healthy life choices and meal preparation.
• Maintain a clean, safe home; report issues and broken items to supervisor.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in ongoing education.
• Advocate for clients and help achieve IPP/ISP goals.
• Report incidents or health/safety concerns per laws and regulations.

Skills

Positive attitude

Flexible interpersonal skills

Good judgment

Willing to ongoing training

Reliable vehicle

Driver license

Current CA auto insurance

Clean driving record

Lift up to 50 pounds

IHSS certification within 30 days

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ExpectationsCreative Living Options is a nonprofit organization that provides services funded pursuant to the Lanternman Developmental Disability Act under vendorization with Alta California Regional Center. The Direct Support Professional supports individuals with developmental disabilities receiving Supported Living Services partnering closely with all paid and unpaid companions/support persons and circles of support while promoting the health, safety, and well-being of individuals. A Direct Support Professional serves as an advocate for individuals in communicating their needs and goals.Attend to the care of the client, including assisting with grooming, bathing, hygiene, toileting to include incontinence, feeding, and other individual needs they may have.Support the needs and goals of the client by taking them to medical appointments, visiting family and friends, to preferred leisure/recreational activities, and encouraging them to socialize with peers.Implement approved emergency procedures in the event of a fire, earthquake, or other natural disaster.Attend staff meetings and participate in continuing education.Participate in the development of the IPP/ISP goals and provide coaching to achieve IPP/ISP goals.Maintain accurate daily notes and tracking forms.Coach the client in their purchase of supplies and during meal prep to encourage healthy life choices.Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment by cleaning the home, informing the Community Support Facilitator about any broken/inoperable items, locking up medication and toxic chemicals, and reporting any problems that could cause injuries or illness.Report special incidents and suspected abuse according to applicable laws and regulations.Report ANY unusual occurrences/activities and health & safety issues to the manager on duty in a timely manner.Perform other duties as assigned.Benefits (for full-time employees)Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLong Term Disability (employer-paid)Life Insurance (employer-paid)Supplemental Life Insurance (employee-paid)AflacVacation / Paid Time OffMandatory QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent.Positive attitude.Flexible interpersonal skills.Good judgment.Willing to participate in ongoing training and education.Able to lift/move up to 50 pounds.Become In Home Support Services (IHSS) certified within 30 days of hire.House-Specific QualificationsReliable vehicle.Driver license.Current California auto insurance.Clean driving record.