Direct Support Professional - Vacaville $500 Sign On Bonus

$35,360 - $39,520/Yr

Redwood Family Care Network - Benicia, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Benicia, CA

About the position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) role at Redwood Family Care Network involves providing person-centered care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP is responsible for promoting the health, safety, and well-being of clients, advocating for their needs, and ensuring a positive quality of life through various support activities.

Responsibilities

• Outline and prepare daily routine(s) for clients as written in Individual Program Plan.
• Support the needs and goals of each resident by participating in the development of IPP/ISP goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment for the clients.
• Support the needs and goals of each resident by taking them to visit family and friends, to preferred leisure/recreation activities, and encouraging them to socialize among peers.
• Assist clients with personal care such as grooming, bathroom needs, and changing 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.
• Report any incidents or problems and communicate daily with administrators.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have at least 1 year of professional or personal experience in caregiving, preferably with individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses with challenging behaviors.
• Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2 and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) preferred or willing to obtain within the first 6 months of hire.
• First Aid / CPR preferred or willing to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a California Driver's License.
• Candidates must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including a background check.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses with challenging behaviors.
• Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
• First Aid / CPR certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits options including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance for full-time employees.
• 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) and After-Tax Roth options.
• Tuition discount through Capella University for full-time and part-time employees.