Direct Support Professional

Del Rey Springs LLC

Direct Support Professional

La Mesa, CA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Free food & snacks

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Looking for a long-term, reliable, compassionate, motivated, and responsible individual to join our staff at a Level 4i Adult Residential Facility.

    We support and serve individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

    We currently have a part time position available to work as a Direct Support Professional (DSP).

    The ideal applicant:

    Must be focused and able to implement structure and assist residents with activities of daily living (ADL's).

    Have a positive attitude, friendly, and energetic personality with great patience since this is a behavioral home and we work with behaviors such as verbal aggression, attention seeking, and occasional noncompliance.

    Will be able to follow directions and complete the requests and tasks from management.

    The staff member:

    Will be responsible for the cleanliness and laundry needs of the facility along with occasional light cooking.

    Will ensure the care and supervision of residents in any emergency by utilizing appropriate emergency measures.

    Will follow behavioral plans and make appropriate documentation, provide assistance and guidance with daily living activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene reminders and guidance, and assist in medication self-administration, other duties include housekeeping of the facility.

    Will transport and accompany the individuals on outings in the community and to and from doctor’s appointments.

    Certifications (recommended but not required):

    DSP 1

    DSP 2

    First Aid/CPR

    Pro-Act/CPI

    Shifts Needed to Fulfill:

    Friday 1pm-9pm

    Saturday 8:30am-8:30pm (or 9am-9pm)

    Sunday 8:30am-8:30pm (or 9am-9pm)

    Some hours during the week may be available.

    Pay Rate (DOE):

    $17-$21 / hour