What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct support professional position at The Arc of San Diego?
The Arc of San Diego is the largest, most comprehensive provider of services to children and adults with disabilities in San Diego County.
We are a diverse team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about serving and empowering children and adults to live their most fulfilling and independent lives.
We live by our Person First, Person Centered value system to create meaningful days for our clients and each other. In hiring, we look for candidates that are a strong addition to our culture, as well as bring the talent and experience required by the position.
We offer a positive, team-oriented work environment with opportunity for professional growth and continuous learning, and the chance to make an impact on someone’s life in a meaningful way.
The pay range for this position is $16.85 to $17.25. We have multiple locations throughout San Diego County. This position is located in San Diego at 3030 Market St.
Monday- Friday 830-3p.
This is an exceptional opportunity to begin a rewarding career in healthcare and make a positive impact on the lives of others.
No prior experience? No problem! Apply now and join our dedicated team of Direct Support Professional Aides. Your journey starts here!
Who you are :
- Believe in empowering individuals in living their most independent lives
- Are flexible and adaptable to different situations
- Have an educator mindset
- Take pride in being a reliable and inclusive member of a team
A typical day will include :
Providing culturally appropriate direct support to individuals using person-centered approaches and strategies including :
- Support and motivation to reach individual goals and objectives
- Engage and facilitate meaningful activities that cater to the person’s individual interest, preferences, and choices; teaching as necessary
- Assists daily living skills including in the areas of grooming, hygiene, toileting, feeding and mobility
Completion of electronic documentation prior to end of shifts
What you’ll need to be successful :
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- High comfort in using multiple computer / mobile device programs
We’d love it if you :
- Had 6 or more months of prior hands-on experience with persons needing help with self care such as feeding, bathing, toileting
- Are multi-lingual (English, Spanish, Tagalog)
Last updated : 2024-11-23
Salary : $17 - $17
