*Main Office: 315 Centennial Way, Tustin 92780*

**DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY??**

ABOUT PRIDE:

ABEDI Inc.’s PRIDE Adult Day Program is a growing Community-based day program in a 1:2 ratio, and Employment Services in a 1:1ratio, that continuously aims to make a difference in the adults we service in our community. As a Direct Support Professionals, it is our goal to support the adults we serve by improving individuals’ wellbeing and creating a positive rewarding environment in the community and/or employment positions. Supporting participants on vocational skills, social skills, and person-centered skills and goals for the individuals in the program.

Who we are looking for:

PRIDE is looking for motivated, understanding, adaptable, caring, and responsible individuals to join the PRIDE Day Program. As a Direct Support Professional, you will support our participants in becoming independent in the community and gaining vocational and/or employment experience by working on individually tailored goals. No experience is required or necessary, we offer online and hands-on training for our Direct Support Professionals.

Direct Support Professional Responsibilities:

· Ability to provide Person-Centered services to our participants to help build and support their social skills, vocational skills, volunteer sites and/or employment positions.

· Ability to supervise our participants with developmental disabilities with safety awareness and self-care assistance with an outgoing, positive attitude to help motivate persons served in our day program.

· Ability to record data collection regarding their skills and goals that are part of the individuals service plans.

· Ability to be flexible, and reliably manage potential maladaptive behaviors in the community.

· Must have reliable Transportation to take our participants into the community. Daily sites and activities include; Employment Sites, volunteer sites, local events, and sites to work on goals/skills for each participant.

OUR MISSION: ABEDI, Inc. strives to provide individualized services to assist those we support lead valued lives while facilitating the growth of our employees.

OUR VISION: To be a service that contributes significantly to improving the quality of life for those we support by providing an innovative, superior, and outcome-based comprehensive support service.

Requirements:

• All drivers must be 23 years old or older with a clean driving record and current vehicle insurance.
• High School Diploma
• Ability to pass DOJ (Department of Justice) Live scan background check/fingerprints.
• Valid CA Driver’s License as well as another form of ID (Social Security Card and/or Passport)
• CPR/FIRST Aide Certification
• Experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Must be comfortable working through challenging behaviors.

Learn more about ABEDI Inc. and the PRIDE Day Program on our website at https://abedinc.org

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.50 - $19.35 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What about the position prompted you to apply?
• 2. What experience, if any, do you have working with individuals with developmental disabilities?
• Do you have experience or knowledge about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
• Do you possess a clean and clear driving history the past 5 years?
• Are you comfortable driving participants in your vehicle?
• What is your current availability and desired hours?
• Do you proficient in Spanish, Vietnamese, or ASL?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person