Direct Support Professional

We at SHIRAN Care Management are looking for TEAM members to join our amazing staff. You do not need to be trained as a Direst Support Professional. We are looking for individuals who want to grow from Staff to DSP 1 then to DSP 2 and grow to Administrator. All classes, books and travel are paid for by SHIRAN Care Management.

We are hiring for:

• Evening Shifts (2pm to 10pm) Must be able to work 3 Weekdays and Weekends
• NOC Shifts (10pm to 6am) for Must be able to work 3 Weekdays and Weekends

You will be working with a great team of staff and individuals who are engaged and fun to be around. We have built a relaxing and comfortable home for everyone to work and live at.

APPLY TODAY TO JOIN A GREAT TEAM!!!

Please email us your resume and we will call you for an interview.

Below are the qualifications and responsibilities as per Title 17 and 22 for you to review:

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) QUALIFICATIONS

1. Direct care staff shall be competent to provide the service necessary to meet individual individual/resident needs and shall, at all times, be employed in numbers necessary to meet such needs. Direct care staff will have at least six months of prior experience providing direct supervision and special services or within six months of beginning to provide direct supervision and special services in the facility, complete at least 12 additional hours of continuing education.

2. Direct care staff must be 18 years of age.

3. All personnel shall be in good health, and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks. Good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, physical, including a test for tuberculosis (TB test), performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or before employment. Any personnel with evidence of physical illness or emotional instability that poses a significant threat to the well-being of residents shall be relieved of their duties. This must be done before staff is on the premises to do direct care.

5. Pending receipt of criminal record transcript and prior to employment, all direct care staff must sign a statement under penalty of perjury, on LIC 508, which contains a declaration that he has not been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation. Information regarding any prior convictions of a crime, with the exception of any minor traffic violation in which case, he/she must also acknowledge that his continued employment or presence in the facility is conditioned on approval of the licensing agency.

6. Must be able to obtain fingerprint clearance. Fingerprint clearance must be received before staff is on the premises to do direct care

7. Must have proof of up-to-date First Aid and CPR certification before working with individuals and be able to perform emergency first aid if needed, and must also have DSP 1 the first year of employment and DSP 2 in the second year of employment, and Non-Violent Crisis intervention/prevention certification.

8. All services requiring specialized skills must be performed by personnel qualified by training or experience in accordance with recognized professional standards.

9. Must attain Direct Support Professional I Certification within the first year of hire, and the Direct Support Professional II Certification within the second year of hire.

10. Must have a driver’s license and clean DMV record if required to drive individuals in the facility vehicle.

11. Must be trained regarding abuse reporting, including the new law concerning reporting physical abuse, immediately by phone or at least within two hours, also reporting to Adult Protective Services, the Ombudsman, and how to complete the document SOC 341 Suspected Abuse Form and that a copy of the SOC 341 must be sent to Community Care Licensing, the Regional Center and Adult Protective Services—and all other necessary Special Incident Reporting.

12. Must have a high-school diploma or GED.

13. Must have 6 months prior experience providing direct supervision and special services to individuals with developmental disabilities, or within 6 months of providing direct supervision and special services complete at least 12 additional hours of continuing education.

14. Shiran Residential Care will ensure that all Title 17 and Title 22 DSP requirements will be met.

DIRECT CARE STAFF DUTY STATEMENT

1. Address basic care needs of individuals including but not limited to the following: medical, nutritional, hygienic, social, recreational, personal management, transportation, meal preparations, etc.

2. Basic household needs including but not limited to the following: custodial, maintenance, schedules and routines, record keeping, documentation, etc.

3. Perform skills training with individuals which include but are not limited to the following: cooking, laundry, telephone, community awareness and access, relationships, budgeting, etc.

4. Participate in the assessment process and collection of data.

5. Participate in the design and implementation of each individual’s programs, collection and analysis of ongoing data, and other assigned documentation pertaining to each individuals program.

6. Communicate with a vast array of people involved with the facility.

7. Attend required training and staff meetings.

8. Comply with facility policies and regulations

9. Treat each individual with proper respect and understand and follow individual’s rights.

10. Recognize early signs of illness and the need for professional assistance.

11. Utilize necessary community services and resources.

12. Observe individual’s conditions and behaviors, documenting in ongoing notes significant issues as they occur and notify administrator and/or physician as needed. Report any occurrences to on-coming shift as appropriate.

13. Promote special and individual events for birthdays, holidays, cultural events.

14. Attend individual’s conferences as may be required.

15. Encourage individuals to make choices about leisure and recreational activities.

16. Other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $3,200.00 - $4,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,200 - $4,500