Part Time Direct Support Professional

Are you looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career path? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? We are seeking dedicated, compassionate, and empathetic Part-Time Employees in Manteca to work with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Valley CAPS (Center for Advanced Personal Success) is a licensed non-profit organization that has been in operation since 1976. We provide a variety of programs designed to benefit adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Valley CAPS operates five facilities in two counties and has over 200 adults attending on a daily basis. Our Programs are designed to increase the Participant’s skills in self-care and daily living, academics, communication, and employment opportunities.

Hours: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm 4 days per week and 8:00 am to 2:30 pm 1 day per week. 28 hours per week.

Monday through Friday. Day shift only. Closed most major holidays.

Job Summary: Our Direct Support Professionals (DSP / Instructors) are responsible for implementing the Participants goals and objectives, supporting each Participants efforts towards their goals, and providing an environment in which the Participants can learn. On-the-job training is provided.

Job Duties:

• Ensures the safety, health, and success of the Participants.
• Encourages Participants to express their preferences and choices.
• Provide daily trainings in a classroom setting or in the community.
• Utilizes existing lesson plans and contributes new ideas to expand the lesson plans.
• Assists in lifting and transferring Participants for the purposes of personal care (assisting in the restroom).
• Provide physical assistance if requested including personal hygiene (washing hands, brushing teeth, tying shoelaces, etc.), toileting (restroom assistance), and meal preparation (opening containers, using microwave, etc.).
• Participates in developing and documenting Individual Service Plans (ISP’s).
• Maintains records of Participant progress in obtaining their goals.
• Reports, documents, and maintains records of Participant incidents, accidents, and seizures in a confidential manner.
• As a mandated reporter, reports all known or suspected incidents of abuse.
• Maintains professional and ethical standards.
• Supports Valley CAPS’ mission, values, and goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience in working with people with developmental disabilities and general knowledge of developmental disabilities is desired but not required - on the job training is provided.
• Clear desire to serve adults with disabilities with empathy and patience.
• Must be comfortable assisting adults with personal care including feeding and personal hygiene (restroom assistance).
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Be able to communicate with a variety of supervisors and Participant care teams.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination, lift test (75 lbs.), and drug test.
• Must have a negative tuberculosis (TB) test.
• Must pass a Department of Justice / FBI Criminal Background Check.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED and be 18 years old (due to background check).

Valley CAPS pays for the required pre-employment testing (physical, TB test, and background check) and provides on the job training such as CPR/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogen, Pro-ACT, and Person-Centered Thinking Training.

40 Hours of sick time after the first 90 days of employment.

Pay starts at $17.50

Potential wage range: $17.50 - 19.00

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Download Application at www.valleycaps.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19