Direct Support Professional 2 - Bakersfield

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL II - Bakersfield

Job Title: Direct Support Professional II 
Hourly Rate: $17.00/hr. 
Shifts Needed: AM/ PM 
Job Status: Part Time
Work Locations: Bakersfield, CA

Our Mission

Redwood Family Care Network’s mission is to provide World Class person-centered services, supports, and advocacy for individuals in a positive and life enriching environment. Through working partnerships and integrated care coordination, we aim to enrich the lives of the individuals we support and respond to the needs of our communities and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• Company Perks and Discounts
• NEW ON-DEMAND PAY!

Here's what you’ll do:

The Direct Support Professionals II supports individuals with developmental disabilities to have quality of life. The Direct Support Professionals promotes the health, safety and well-being of residents. A Direct Support Professionals 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 administrators.
• Perform other duties assigned

Education and Experience:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least 1 year of professional or personal experience in care giving (Preferred experience in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses with challenging behaviors)
• Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2 and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention (Preferred or willing to obtain within the first 6 months of hire).
• First Aid / CPR (Preferred or willing to obtain within 30 days of employment)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a California Driver’s License
• Candidates must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to push, pull or lift up to 50lbs.
• Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Work Remotely

• No

VISIT OUR CAREER WEBSITE AT: https://www.redwoodfcn.com/

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