Direct Support Professional

$41,600 - $43,680/Yr

Easterseals - Burbank, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Burbank, CA

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Direct Support Professional at Easterseals Southern California plays a crucial role in providing support to individuals with disabilities. This position involves assisting residents with personal care, facilitating daily activities, and ensuring the well-being of individuals in a residential facility. The role is designed for those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and offers opportunities for training and advancement within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Attends to the personal care of residents living in the residential facility.
• Assists in the planning and coordination of daily activities to facilitate development of living skills for residents.
• Conducts daily activities to assist in the development of living skills, consistent with the residents' Individual Program Plan (IPP) and Individual Support Plan (ISP) goals.
• Assists in the administration and monitoring of medications, which may include suppositories.
• Provides personal care for residents which may include assistance with eating, personal hygiene, showering, restroom assistance, and preparing for bedtime.
• Assists in care and cleaning of residential home, which includes laundering & ironing of residents' clothing.
• Assists and/or prepares meals in compliance with dietary restrictions; assists individuals to eat, including those who may require assistance with G-tube feeding.
• Transports individuals to health care appointments and other various locations.
• Completes all necessary reports and documentation on a daily basis.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 to 2 years' experience in direct support or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
• Valid Driver's License
• CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certifications
• DSP-I and DSP-II Certification required either upon hire or shortly after
• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing
• Ability to interpret and carry out written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to pass post-offer medical examination and test for tuberculosis
• Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Ability to travel locally with a vehicle appropriate for the transportation of residents
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, and kneel for extended periods of time
• Ability to push/pull wheelchairs on a variety of terrain.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Autism, Developmental health, Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Behavioral Health, Behavior Specialist jobs, ABA Therapist, Respite care, Paraprofessional, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Behavioral Health Technicians, Babysitting, Mental Health Specialist, Coach, and Caregiver.

Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement
• Generous benefits for full and part-time positions
• Training and support provided