What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Staff position at Developmental Services Continuum, INC.?
Basic Employment Qualifications:
- Be 18 years or older to apply.
- Able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Pass a pre-employment physical examination, drug screen and TB test.
- Clear the Department of Justice and FBI background check (background check information; https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care/caregiver-background-check/background-check) prior to being hired. Approved CDSS Exemption accepted.
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate with clients in English.
- Preferred completion of 40 hours RBT training.
- Preferred completion of DSP 1 and DSP 2 courses.
- Preferred six months experience working with developmentally/intellectually disabled clients.
- Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including but not limited to; walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, push, pull, and lift items weighing 50 pounds or less repeatedly during a shift.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- “Direct care” of clients as needed, including personal hygiene, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, feeding, shopping, laundry, etc., allowing clients to do as much as possible for themselves in these areas.
- Prepare meals for clients with their participation whenever possible.
- Keep the home in good condition, including cleanliness, encouraging client participation whenever possible.
- Complete ongoing training as required, including but not limited to: DSP year-1, DSP year-2, client rights, medication management, Pro-Act, attend monthly in-service, etc.
- Job duties are not all-inclusive, other duties may be assigned as needed.
Available Shifts: Full time or part time, weekend availability required
- 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- 2:30 pm – 10:30 pm
- 10:00 pm – 8:30 am
- 10:30 pm – 9:00 am
Locations:
- San Diego 92119
- El Cajon 92021
- La Mesa 91942
- Lakeside 92040
- Lemon Grove 91945
Pay Range:
- $20.00 to $24.00 hourly
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Insurance Plans; Disability, Cancer, Accident, plus more
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Individual Retirement Account with State of CA
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Paid Orientation
- Paid Training
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Pay
- Holiday Pay
- Paycheck Advances
Interviews will be scheduled through email.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- What days of the week are you available to work?
- What shift do you prefer to work (listed on the ad)?
- Are you available to work at all locations listed on the ad?
- Do you have a 40-hour Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) Completion Certificate?
- Have you completed the DSP 1 and DSP 2 courses?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24