Direct Support Professional House Lead - Visalia/Tulare

DSP HOUSE LEAD- Tulare/Visalia

Job Title : Direct Support Professional House Lead
Hourly Rate : $17-18.50
Job Status : Full Time
Work Locations : Tulare/Visalia

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 person-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments.  Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support.  

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

All applicants are subject to a background check. Once a conditional offer is made and a background check has been completed, if Redwood Family Care Network is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of employment. 

Here's What You'll Do:

The House Lead 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

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED, CPR/FA, CPI, and DSP 1 & 2  Certifications
• Minimum Experience: 3 + years of professional or personal experience supporting Adults with developmental disabilities (e.g. Autism) or mental illnesses (e.g. Bipolar) with challenging behaviors strongly preferred
• Minimum Driving Experience: Must have a valid in-state driver’s license, be over 21, provide current registration and insurance, and have a driving record with no more than 2 points within the last 3 years.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

The Candidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check, physical, etc.

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No