Direct Support Professional

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of other people? Do you wish you were spending your time making others' lives better instead of making money for other people? OPTIONS Family of Services, a local non-profit organization, strives to help people with intellectual disabilities meet their wants and desires as citizens within their community. We serve 200 people from Paso Robles to Santa Maria. Daily, we improve the lives of those we serve. We are currently looking for full and part time staff to work with our individuals at our Crisis Homes in Atascadero. One year prior experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is required. Please ensure this is reflected on your resume. Community Support Specialists work in a group home setting with 3-4 individuals with intellectual disabilities helping them learn to cook, clean and do laundry, as well as helping them to work on their social interaction and behavioral goals. They also provide support with other personal needs such as passing medication, budgeting and hygiene needs. Employees who have completed DSP year 1 and year 2 and ABA certification course will make $23 per hour.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$23.50 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid training

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

working with adults with intellectual disabilities: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

California Driver's License (Required) Shift availability: Night Shift (Required) Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person Direct Support Professional 1.5 1.5 out of 5 stars Atascadero, CA 93422 $23.50 an hour - Part-time OPTIONS Family of Services 4 reviews $23.50 an hour - Part-time Do you want to make a difference in the lives of other people? Do you wish you were spending your time making others' lives better instead of making money for other people? OPTIONS Family of Services, a local non-profit organization, strives to help people with intellectual disabilities meet their wants and desires as citizens within their community. We serve 200 people from Paso Robles to Santa Maria. Daily, we improve the lives of those we serve. We are currently looking for full and part time staff to work with our individuals at our Crisis Homes in Atascadero. One year prior experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is required. Please ensure this is reflected on your resume. Community Support Specialists work in a group home setting with 3-4 individuals with intellectual disabilities helping them learn to cook, clean and do laundry, as well as helping them to work on their social interaction and behavioral goals. They also provide support with other personal needs such as passing medication, budgeting and hygiene needs. Employees who have completed DSP year 1 and year 2 and ABA certification course will make $23 per hour.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$23.50 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid training

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

working with adults with intellectual disabilities: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

California Driver's License (Required) Shift availability: Night Shift (Required) Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person