Empowering Direct Support Specialist

United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Sacramento is seeking an entry-level Non-Medical Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living self-directed lives.

The DSP will provide direct support, teaching, and facilitation in program facilities and community settings, following Person-Centered Plans (PCP) and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification within the timeframe established by UCP.
• DOJ fingerprint clearance and all pre-employment screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides person-centered supervision and instruction to engage participants and promote independence, choice, dignity, inclusion, communication, social engagement, and PCP goals.
• Develops and facilitates curriculum for individualized learning, social, pre-vocational, and community-based activities using appropriate technology and resources.
• Provides personal care and ADL assistance (hygiene, toileting, dressing, eating, mobility, lifting, transferring, positioning) with safe equipment as needed.
• Implements PCPs, individualized goals, and non-aversive behavior support strategies as applicable.
• Maintains safety and compliance, including medication administration support per policy and guidelines.
• Completes accurate progress notes, incident reports, and documentation; communicates changes in health or well-being to the team.

Skills

Communication

Person-Centered Support

Organization & Documentation

Interpersonal Skills

Judgment & Problem Solving

Composure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Sacramento is seeking an entry-level Non-Medical Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living self-directed lives.

The DSP will provide direct support, teaching, and facilitation in program facilities and community settings, following Person-Centered Plans (PCP) and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment.