DSP - Lifestyles Facilitator for Community Based Day Program Onsite (Lake County, CA)

S27a; Lakeport (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

AFLAC

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

S27a in Lakeport, California is hiring a DSP – Lifestyles Facilitator/Individual Support Professional to join our dedicated team. The role provides compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities and involves training, behavioral supports, and daily living assistance.

We seek someone with at least one year of experience, strong communication, and a commitment to high-quality care in diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• Ability to successfully complete fingerprint clearance.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and maintain compliance with the agency's policy.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Sensitivity to the needs of individuals with IDD and their families.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds independently and more with assistive devices.
• Ability to frequently bend, squat, twist, sit, stand, and move throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and support to clients with developmental disabilities.
• Implement ICPs and assist with achieving short and long-term goals.
• Foster positive relationships with clients, families, and other caregivers.
• Observe and report on client health and well-being.
• Assist clients with toileting and hygiene based on individual needs.
• Promote client independence and dignity with essential daily living activities.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with program directors and coordinators.
• Timely completion of daily logs.
• Participate in program meetings, trainings, and staff development activities.
• Build strong relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Manage client schedules and document service-related activities.
• Identify and troubleshoot community barriers for clients.
• Assist with developing and updating client training programs.
• Implement Positive Behavioral Support strategies.
• Administer first aid and other basic care tasks.
• Maintain hygiene of client and environment; prevent exposure to communicable diseases.

Skills

Communication

Caregiving

Observation

First Aid

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: DSP – Lifestyles Facilitator/Individual Support Professional

Wage: $16.90 per hour

Location: Lakeport, California

Type: Full Time

Shift: 35-40 Hours Weekly + optional paid lunch, Monday-Friday

Benefits: See Below

Join our dedicated team as a Lifestyles Facilitator/PA (DSP) with at least one year of experience, where your passion for enhancing the lives and experiences for individuals with developmental disabilities will make a meaningful difference. In this role, you will provide compassionate, person-centered, enhanced support and training to client/consumers including behavioral supports, assistance in achieving both their short and long-term goals, while assuring that all training and support provided is of the highest quality and consistent with all applicable regulations and standards.

Exceptional adaptability, a strong commitment to person-centered care, and a willingness to learn and grow in diverse settings are essential. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills while empowering others to thrive.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide direct supervision and support to clients with developmental disabilities.
• Implement Individual Community Plans (ICPs) and assist with achieving short and long-term goals.
• Foster positive relationships with clients, families, and other caregivers.
• Observe and report on client health and well-being.
• Assist clients with toileting and hygiene based on their individual needs (may include toileting, feeding, dressing, bathing and leisure activities, or other non-medical care services).
• Promote client independence and dignity while offering assistance with essential daily living activities.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with Program Director(s) and service coordinators.
• Timely completion of daily logs.
• Participate in program meetings, trainings, and staff development activities.
• Build strong relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Manage client schedules and document service-related activities.
• Identify and troubleshoot community barriers for clients.
• Assist with developing and updating client training programs.
• Implement Positive Behavioral Support strategies.
• Administer first aid and other basic care tasks.
• Maintain high level of personal hygiene and hygiene of client during hours of care. Prevent exposure of client to communicable diseases or hazardous conditions.
• Maintain a safe and positive environment for all.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• Ability to successfully complete fingerprint clearance.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and maintain compliance with the agency's drug-free workplace policy.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire, if applicable).
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Sensitivity to the needs of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds independently and more than 35 pounds with assistive devices.
• Ability to frequently bend, squat, twist, sit, stand, and move throughout the workday.

Full Time Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• AFLAC
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time