Direct Support Professional PM (3PM-11PM)

Job Description

Job details

Pay $20.00 - $25.00 per hour ($1 Shift differential for weekend work)

Job type

• Full-time
  
  

Schedule

• Sun-Thursday 3PM-11PM
• Tues-Saturday 3PM-11PM
  
  

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
  
  

Job Description

Direct Support Professional - Group Home for Adults with Special Needs

Minimum Qualification

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid California state’s driver’s license.
• Must be in good health which will be verified by health screening, including a test for tuberculosis.
• Must pass a criminal record clearance and fingerprinted through Live Scan.
• Be a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) or must become Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) within 12 months of hire date. RTB will be supervised by BCBA/QBMP.
• New staff must have at least six months prior experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities, with a focus on behavioral services; and
• Become a Registered Behavior Technician within twelve months of initial employment, or be either:
• A licensed psychiatric technician; or
• A Qualified Behavior Modification Professional
• Direct Care Staff shall successfully complete both segments of the competency-based training and passage of the competency test, or pass the challenge test, prior to or within one year of employment at the Enhanced Behavioral Supports Home.
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Address basic care needs of residents including but not limited to the following: medical, nutritional, hygienic, social, recreational, personal management, transportation, meal preparations, etc.
• Address basic household needs including but not limited to the following: custodial, maintenance, schedules and routines, record keeping, documentation, etc.
• Perform skills training with residents which include but are not limited to the following: cooking, laundry, telephone, community awareness and access, relationships, budgeting, etc.
• Participate in the assessment process and collection of data.
• Participate in the design and implementation of each consumer’s programs, collection and analysis of ongoing data, and other assigned documentation pertaining to each clients program.
• Communicate with a vast array of people involved with the facility.
• Attend required training and staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by the Administrator, CEO or Board of Directors.
• Receive on-going supervision from BCBA (5%).
  
  

Additional Requirements

Must have at least six months prior experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities, with a focus on behavioral services. Possess strong communication skills. Maintain a pleasant and positive attitude. Ability to either work with a team or independently. Promote a positive working environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shalamo Home is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
  
  

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)