Direct Support Professional (So Cal)

Description

• Supervision, protection and care for children individually and in groups at all times.

• Assistance to each child in working with a group and in handling individual problems.

• Administration of discipline (as defined as positive redirection) and setting of limits for behavior.

• Responsible for the assigned physical plant and operations.

• Ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the home.

• Be thoroughly familiar with the program plan for each resident in the Group Home and/or Adult Residential Facility.

• Understand and implement exercises designed to improve or maintain, mobility range of motion and self-help skills.

• Document incidents that occur.

• Implement treatment plan for each resident.

• Maintain current progress notes and data frequency counts on each client assigned to them.

• Attend staff meetings and in-service training.

• Assist residents in all areas of grooming and personal hygiene skills.

• Perform basic incidental medical treatment as prescribed

• Ensure open lines of communication with other staff members.

• Assist in supervision of meal preparation and housekeeping chores as assigned.

• Have the ability to exercise mature judgment and relate to clients in a warm, caring, and non-expletive means.

• Ensure that the Group Home and/or Adult Residential Facility is maintained in clean, safe, and home like manner.

• Participate in residents’ recreation activities.

• Other duties as assigned by Facility manager/Administrator/Alternate Administrator/Licensee

Qualifications

• Must register for DSP 1 within 30 days of employment and within 60 days enroll in DSP 2. Or have completed DSP Year 1&2 training course and certification prior to working in the home with individuals.

• Must maintain current certification in First Aid, CPR and CPI.

• Must possess and present current criminal record clearance (Live Scan).

• Must have experience with consumers with a dual diagnosis within context of the Mental Health Court, Juvenile Court, and/or probation Department

• Must have a health screening as specified in Section 80065(g).

• Must have tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 80065(g).

• Have the personal characteristics, physical energy and competence to provide care and supervision of children.

• Has and maintains a clean, well-groomed appearance.

• Must be a team player and work collaboratively with co-workers.

• Possesses a genuine interest in and concern for the children and/or intellectual disabled persons.

• Demonstrates a willingness and ability to comply with directions from direct supervisor.

• Must satisfy requirements as specified by Community Care Licensing and the Regional Center assigned to the Group Homes and/or Adult Residential Facility.

Working Schedule:

Employment Classification: Non-Exempt Hourly

Employment Status: Varies

Mondays to Fridays: Varies

Saturdays and Sundays: Varies

Holidays/After Office Hours: Varies

Physical Environment/Working Area:

Reports to and works out of the home of the clients and/or out in the community