What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Visalia position at Redwood Family Care Network?
Changing Lives Shaping The Future
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Job Title: Direct Support Professional
Hourly Rate: $16.50 -$23
Shifts Needed: Mornings/Evenings/Overnights
Job Status: Full Time & Part Time
Work Locations: Visalia, CA
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
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
Here's What You'll Do:
The Direct Support Professional II 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 Required
- First Aid / CPR/ CPI
- 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.
Work Remotely
- No
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Providing Excellent Support and Advocacy
Salary : $17 - $23
