DSP House Lead- Whittier

$46,800 - $51,480/Yr

Redwood Family Care Network - Whittier, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Whittier, CA

About the position

The Direct Support Professional House Lead at Redwood Family Care Network is responsible for supervising and providing support to adults with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. This role focuses on enhancing the quality of life for individuals by assisting with daily living activities, promoting social interactions, and ensuring a safe and healthy environment. The House Lead will work closely with clients to help them achieve their personal goals as outlined in their Individual Program Plans (IPP).

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with developmental disabilities in their daily lives.
• Outline and prepare daily routines for clients as written in Individual Program Plans.
• 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.
• Encourage residents to socialize among peers and participate in leisure activities.
• Assist clients with personal care such as grooming and bathroom needs.
• Prepare daily meals and assist with clean-up.
• Pick-up/drop-off clients in company vans as necessary.
• Report any incidents or problems and communicate daily with administrators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have DSP 1 & 2 Certificates.
• 1 year experience directly supervising and providing services to persons with developmental disabilities.
• Must have CPR and First Aid certification.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain ARF (Adult Residential Facility) Certificate within 90 days.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses.
• Valid in-state driver's license, over 21 years old, with a driving record of no more than 2 points in the last 3 years.

Nice-to-haves

• CPI certification preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 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 - On Demand Pay.
• Pre-Tax 401(k) and After-Tax Roth options.
• Tuition discount through Capella University.