Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Who We Are

We are licensed in our home to provide Residential Care for 3 Adults with mild Intellectual Disabilities. We operate in our family home located in South Fallbrook, CA providing Live-In Care, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, for our beloved clients.

Our Mission

Our goal is to maintain a comfortable and beautiful home, providing the highest quality of life experience possible for our individuals. We give every person the opportunity to develop and foster relationships with peers and the community. We encourage independence and strive to increase self-esteem through development of personal strengths. We help increase communication skills to reduce frustration. We encourage individual growth through daily activities that promote successful outcomes and build on positive experiences.

Job Description

The Direct Support Professional for us is a kind, patient and industrious person, who brings positive energy and a great attitude, happy to provide Respite Relief to our family by caring for our 3 Adults with mild Intellectual Disabilities in our home, part-time, so we can have family time.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support a Family Caring for 3 Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in our family home.
• Build Calm & Quiet Rapport, Support Camaraderie, Show Kindness, Display Patience, Share Smiles, Give Encouragement
• Make every day meaningful and fun by engaging clients in upbuilding conversation, exercise, walks, music, outings and more
• Communicate with all staff and residents in a kind, respectful manner.
• Be Creative. Have Fun.
• Assist individuals being served with their household cleaning duties, laundry and meal preparation.
• Offer choices throughout the day
• Transport to appointments and outings on time (vehicle provided)
• Administer medications according to prescribed instructions.
• Administer basic first aid as needed
• Respond appropriately to challenging behaviors or medical needs
• Support individuals with activities of daily living at the appropriate level
• Maintain compliance with state regulations for community care facilities.
• Deliver individual program plans/goals and behavior support plans
• Assist with interventions to protect individuals who engage in problem behavior and those around them
• Communicate any occurrences during your shift with the next facility staff at the end of your shift.
• Make daily notes about the individuals in their files.
• Communicate any issues promptly to the Program Administrator.
• Teach assigned skills and encourage progress with patience, in a loving and caring manner.
• Attend Staff Trainings

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 21 Years of age or older
• Female Preferred
• Minimum of 6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination working with individuals with special needs
• Current Valid California Driver’s License with 2 Years Clean Driving Record
• Pass FBI/DOJ background screening
• Pass Drug Test and Health Screening with TB Clearance
• CPR/First Aid Certification

Hours: 12 per week

Shifts may be slightly adjusted to fit the right candidate and for special occasions. Shifts added as needed.

• Monday 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
• Wednesday 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
• Friday 3:30 PM-6:30PM
• Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

How To Apply

If you're interested in applying for this position, please click on or copy and paste the link below into your browser to complete the Application “Personnel Record”:

https://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/entres/forms/English/Lic501.pdf

Then Email the following to MorrisARF@gmail.com.

• Letter of Introduction
• Personnel Record
• Resume

We look forward to scheduling a time to meet you for an interview and a tour of our home!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Safety equipment provided

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21