Description

Wayfinder Family Services ensures that children, youth, and adults facing challenges always have a place to turn.

Wayfinder is committed to advancing IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility).

Wayfinder believes inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility are essential to our excellence and our mission's execution. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA , veterans and differently-abled persons are encouraged to apply.

In exchange for your talent, Wayfinder offers an excellent benefits package, which includes the following:

• This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Competitive salary - Sign-on bonus for eligible roles
• Flexible schedules depending on the position (some offering hybrid)
• Medical insurance with a $30 premium per paycheck coverage plan (employee-only)
• Dental insurance 100% employer paid for HMO coverage plan (employee-only)
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 4%
• 11 paid holidays per year and a generous paid time off policy
• Five paid winter holidays (between Christmas Eve & New Year's Day)
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Robust training opportunities: Shared Core Practice Model, Trauma-Informed Care, Evidence-based Practices
• Clinical Supervision for licensure

Compensation:

• In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Role Summary:

Provides direct care for blind, visually impaired, emotionally disturbed, and multi-handicapped Wayfinder Family Services' Group Home Program residents. Adult & Children Residential Facility serves residents ages 5 to 59. Job emphasis is centered on helping the residents increase daily living skills, socialization, independence, behavior management, and pre-vocational skills.

Direct Support Professional Responsibilities:

Wayfinder Family Services (Wayfinder), is seeking DSP's for our five (5) Children & Adult Homes. In a warm, loving group home setting (6 residents per home), DSP's provide 24/7 professional care to blind/visually impaired, emotionally disturbed and/or multi-disabled children and adults ages 5-55. As a DSP, you will be responsible for providing compassionate care and assistance, making a positive difference in the daily life of our residents.

• Provide direct care to residents to increase daily living skills, cognitive development, socialization and behavior management.
• Provide supervision and support for our clients in meeting their goals as per each individual program.
• Assist clients with daily living needs and socialization's skills such as meals preparation, hygiene, groom, dress, exercise, and communication.
• Assist clients with prescribed medications.
• Develop a rapport with residents while building a caring and supportive relationship.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• A minimum six months experience working with special needs, medically fragile, and/or developmentally disabled population, preferably in a residential settings.
• DSP 1 & DSP 2 certification preferred.
• Prior experience and compliance with Title 17 & Title 22 preferred.
• CPI or Pro-Act certification preferred.
• Valid CA Driver License with a minimum of three (3) years good driving history to be approved by the agency’s insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs.

Employee Wellness & Safety

Wayfinder is committed to creating an environment where employees and clients are safe. To meet this goal, we ask that employees be fully vaccinated (including boosters, where applicable) against the COVID-19 virus as a condition of employment. All staff must demonstrate evidence of complete vaccination, including booster, on or before their employment start date. Wayfinder will consider requests for exemption based on religious beliefs or medical accommodations. Wayfinder requires a thorough background screening process, including fingerprinting and a health screening.

Trauma-Informed Care

Wayfinder practices Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognize the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma. Employees integrate the knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices to prevent re-traumatization which promotes the healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.

Wayfinder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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