AGENCY OVERVIEW:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Disability Services, the Direct Support Professional provides one-on-one and group instruction and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to assist them in living in their own residences. Direct Support Professional’s coach and role-model activities of daily living including, but not limited to, morning and evening routines, personal hygiene, cleaning, laundry, daily chores, meal planning, cooking, budgeting, shopping, healthy nutrition, social interactions, community outings, and use of public transportation. Primary instruction takes place in the individual’s home and local community.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Pay Rate: $25 – 27/hour (depending on experience)
• Hiring bonus (Subject to eligibility requirements)
• Opportunity for career advancement
• Employer 403(b) retirement match plus additional employer contribution (subject to eligibility)
• Cafeteria benefits plan that lets you customize coverage to fit your needs, with options like health insurance, FSAs, retirement plans, and wellness programs

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with program staff and clients to carry out an Individual Program Plan (IPP) to assist clients in reaching their highest level of independent living
  • Provides support to develop and follow a consistent schedule of independent living skills instruction and daily routines with client input
  • Promotes and teaches meal planning and preparation, shopping, hygiene, safety awareness, self-advocacy, personal, domestic, medical, financial, social/recreational, communication, and behavior management skills to maintain independence
  • Monitor medication and accompany clients to medical appointments
    Assists with transportation or training to obtain transportation
  • Support community integration and development of social skills through encouraging and facilitating recreational activities
  • Completes daily written documentation of activities as assigned, including plans, progress notes, and reports
• Maintains communication with clients with disabilities, client families, and JFCS colleagues regarding the program. Must be able to exchange accurate information in varying situations
• Complies with agency policy and procedures for health and safety standards of its’ clients, employees and of the facility
• Safeguards client privacy and confidentiality, making sure protected health information is secured

REQUIREMENTS:

• This role requires commuting to the client homes and therefore must have a valid CA Driver’s License with a clean DMV report, and access to a reliable mode of transportation
• Bachelor’s degree in human services related field preferred
• 1+ years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities required
• Highly skilled in observing, assessing, and responding to clients that may be encountering challenges and difficulties with their daily tasks
• Experience in using MS Office applications and general computer skills
• Flexible with work availability, including overnight and weekend shifts