What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP (Direct Support Professional) position at CDS?
We are looking for a Direct Support Professional to provide support to individuals in a directed care setting in their own home. The home is a behavioral home that works with individuals with moderate to severe behaviors with court involvement. We are looking for an individual to join our team who is flexible with changing schedules, team oriented, able to work with others and independently, and able to follow all policies and procedures set forth. We are looking for a team member who has a passion to serve. The responsibilities below are not limited to the full job description.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene including but not limited to medication administration and transportation as needed. Assisting clients with activities of daily living and leisure, compliance with ISP/IPP goals and objectives
- Ongoing supervision 24/7/ability to work independently and with others, ability to take charge and planning of each day/shift
- High housekeeping task ability/daily household task completion and implementation/meal preparation
- Maintain communication with parents/other community professionals
- Be an active role model and model good behavior
- Ability to work various/changing schedules
- Ability to effectively communicate with others including speaking and writing
- Ability to take directive from management
- Ability to work with residents who have high behavioral needs
- Many tasks not limited to above
Schedule: Schedules will fluctuate. We are currently looking for an individual that can work various shifts/days/including weekends/holidays
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Riverbank, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18
