Direct Support Staff - Velma House

DuMolin Community Living; Windsor (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Remote training opportunities

Frequent overtime

LGBTQIA friendly

Internal promotion

Family-style work culture

Job summary

DuMolin Community Living in Santa Rosa seeks a Direct Support Staff to provide care, companionship, and support to residents with developmental disabilities in a group home.

You’ll assist with daily routines, medical appointments, meals, and transportation, building meaningful relationships and promoting independence.

This full-time role offers paid leave, training, and a team-oriented culture dedicated to dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year caregiving experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and assist with physical care.
• Read and write in English.
• Strong communication, patience, and time-management skills.
• Must pass criminal background check and MVR.
• Reliable transportation and punctuality.
• Valid driver's license (3+ years) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with ADLs including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
• Administer prescribed medications under nurse supervision.
• Prepare meals per dietitian plans.
• Provide safe transport to programs and visits.
• Facilitate recreational, therapeutic, and social activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe living environment.
• Document services, medications, and daily care logs.
• Communicate with residents, families, coworkers, and clinical teams.
• Commit to working Thurs-Sun 2PM-10PM (FULL-TIME 32 hours).

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

English language

Driver's license

Background check

Job description

Description

Please note; this role is based in Santa Rosa!

Start a Meaningful Career Where Every Day Makes a Difference

Are you a compassionate, dependable, and driven individual looking for a career that brings purpose and fulfillment?

Join DuMolin Community Living, where we’ve been providing warm, supportive care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1976. We are currently hiring Caregivers / Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who are passionate about empowering individuals to lead fulfilling, independent lives.

About the Role:

As a Direct Support Staff, you will provide essential care, companionship, and support to residents with developmental disabilities in a group home setting. You’ll accompany residents throughout their day—from daily routines and medical appointments to recreational and community-based activities—ensuring their health, safety, and dignity.

This role is more than just caregiving; it's about building meaningful relationships, promoting independence, and creating a positive impact in someone’s life every single day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
• Administer prescribed medications and track health conditions under the supervision of a licensed nurse
• Prepare meals based on dietary plans and restrictions from the assigned dietitian
• Provide safe transportation to day programs, work programs, family visits, and community events
• Facilitate recreational, therapeutic, and social activities to enrich clients' lives
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe living environment for residents
• Accurately document services, incidents, medications, and daily care logs
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, coworkers, and clinical teams
• Commit to working Thurs-Sun 2PM - 10PM (FULL-TIME 32 hours)

Why Join Our Team?

• Paid Sick Leave + Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Meal Breaks + Provided Meals During Shifts
• Remote Paid Training Opportunities
• Frequent Overtime Available
• LGBTQIA Welcome
• Internal Promotion Opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a family-style work culture built on kindness, respect, and teamwork
• Pay is in accordance with California wage and Hour law. All employees are paid for every hour worked; this is an at will position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Requirements

• THESE ARE THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:
• At least 1 year of experience in caregiving, direct support, behavioral health, or related field preferred
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and assist with physical care
• Ability to read and write in English
• Strong communication, patience, and time-management skills
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check AND MVR
• Reliable transportation and punctuality are a must
• A Valid Driver's License that is 3 years old to meet insurance requirements