Direct Support Professional-Carmichael

$35,360 - $39,520/Yr

Redwood Family Care Network - Elk Grove, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Elk Grove, CA

About the position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Redwood Family Care Network plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position involves providing person-centered support, advocating for clients, and ensuring their health, safety, and well-being in both home and community settings. The DSP is responsible for implementing daily routines and assisting clients with various needs, contributing to a positive and enriching environment.

Responsibilities

• Outline and prepare daily routine(s) for clients as written in Individual Program Plan.
• Assist clients with bathroom needs.
• Change 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.

Requirements

• Must have 1 year experience working in a residential facility with IDD clients.
• Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2 (Preferred or willing to obtain within the first 6 months of hire).
• Must have First Aid / CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a California Driver's License.
• Candidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check.

Nice-to-haves

• Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2 (Preferred or willing to obtain within the first 6 months of hire).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA.
• EAP (Employee assistance program).
• Employee discount program.
• PTO (Paid time off).
• Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay.
• Pre-Tax 401(k).
• After-Tax Roth.
• Tuition discount through Capella University.