Changing Lives Shaping The Future Direct Support Professional - West Hills Job Title: Direct Support Professional Hourly Rate: $19-21 an hour Shifts Needed: 12AM -8AM Job Status: Part Time Work Locations: West Hills Redwood Family Care Network is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Mission is to provide World Class person-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments. Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support. Benefits: Full-Time
- Comprehensive benefits options including; medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
- HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- EAP (Employee assistance program)
- Employee discount program
- PTO (Paid time off)
- Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
- Pre-Tax 401(k)
- After-Tax Roth
- Tuition discount through Capella University
Benefits: Part-Time
- Sick Time
- EAP (Employee assistance program)
- Employee discount program
- Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
- Tuition discount through Capella University
All applicants are subject to a background check. Once a conditional offer is made and a background check has been completed, if Redwood Family Care Network is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Here's What You'll Do: The Direct Support Professional supports individuals with developmental disabilities to have quality of life by promoting the health, safety and well-being of residents. A Direct Support Professional serves as an advocate for our clients. Essential Functions • Outline and prepare daily routine(s) for clients' (visual and active) as written in Individual Program Plan. • Support the needs and goals of each resident by participating in the development of IPP/ISP goals. • Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment for the clients. • Support the needs and goals of each resident by taking them to visit family and friends, to preferred leisure/recreation activities, and encouraging them to socialize among peers. • Assist clients with personal care such as grooming, bathroom needs, changing clients' undergarments and/or clothing if needed. • Prepare daily meals and assist with clean-up. • Pick-up/drop-off clients in company vans from/to their home/facility (if necessary). • Report any incidents or problems and communicate daily with administers. • Perform other duties assigned Education and Experience: • Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent • Must have at least 1 year of professional or personal experience in caregiving (Preferred experience in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses with challenging behaviors) • Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2 and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (Preferred or willing to obtain within the first 6 months of hire) • First Aid / CPR (Preferred or willing to obtain within 30 days of employment) • Must be at least 21 years of age • Must have a California Driver's License • Candidates must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check. Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 50lbs.
- Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
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