What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Direct Support Professional - Experienced Urgent Hire position at Partners of Change?
Job description
Job Title:
Field Direct Support
Department/Group:
Social Services
Reports to:
Management
Location:
California
Travel Required:
Yes
Level/Salary Range:
To be discussed
Position Type:
Non-Exempt
HR Contact:
Human Resources at rhondas@pocousa.org
Type:
Open availability (Shifts are not guaranteed)
JOB TITLE: Field Direct Support Professional
Department/Group: Social Services
Reports to: Supervisor
Location: California
Travel required
HR contact: Human Resources at rhondas@pocousa.org
TYPE: Experience is preferred/ Personal Attendant
Make a Difference in People’s Lives From Day One.
As a Field Direct Support Professional (FDSP): You help individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities live quality lives with dignity, independence and choice. On an average day, FDSPs support people to live safely in their own homes, and accomplish their personal, educational, and career goals.
FDSPs are more than just caregivers: Unlike a caregiver, FDSPs encourage the partner/client to make an effort to do things themselves. Ultimately, your goal is to empower people to live independently so they can live happier, more fulfilled lives.
Licenses
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
Yes / No
Skills
Do you have experience in Working with people with developmental disabilities?
Yes / No
Education
Do you have a High school diploma or GED?
Yes / No
Job type
- Part-time
- Full-time
- On-Call
Shift and schedule
- 8 hour shift
- Day, Mid-shift and Overnight shifts
- Weekends as needed
- 4 hour shift
Experience in caregiving
Ability to lift 25 to 75 lbs.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Referral program
Join our team and start making a difference in the lives of those we serve!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem
Pay: $17.24 - $17.81 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem
Pay: $17.24 - $17.81 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Must have compassion, patience and empathy at all times. Ability to live over 100 lbs.
- -Are you comfortable with assisting clients with daily personal care routines such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting?
-Are you willing to clean the client (e.g., cleaning after toileting, assisting with incontinence care, or maintaining personal hygiene)?
-Are you willing to perform cleaning tasks related to the client, such as laundry, light housekeeping, or cleaning personal care equipment (e.g., bedpans, commodes)?
-How would you handle a situation where a client is uncooperative or resistant to assistance during personal care routines?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Atascadero, CA 93422 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Atascadero, CA 93422: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18
