Dungarvin - Norwalk, CA
posted 3 days ago
Norwalk, CA
Social Assistance
About the position
Dungarvin is looking for dedicated Direct Support Professionals to provide direct care support to people with developmental disabilities in our Day Program. Candidates will have a desire to create a lasting positive impact on people's lives and enjoy coaching, mentoring, and encouraging others to reach their goals.
Responsibilities
- Create activities for clients
- Complete a safety training for in-person interaction with clients
- Assisting the persons served to direct the course of their own lives, develop and maintain relationships, and participate in their communities
- Assisting individuals with planning and achieving goals
- Assisting with direct care and support with daily activities such as mealtime and personal care
- Implementing positive behavior support plans
- Driving the company van or small bus to activities in the community
- Following protocols and procedures to maintain a healthy and safe environment
Requirements
- Previous experience working with persons with disabilities
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to drive the company van
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift/transfer up to 50 pounds
- Person-centered, patient, and kind
- Dependable, adaptable, flexible
- Observant and detail-oriented
- Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team
- Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment
- Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
Benefits
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance for eligible employees
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck - early pay access
- PAID training and orientation
