Direct Support Professional Complex Physical Support

The Direct Support Professional - Complex Physical Support provides direct care and individualized support to adults receiving Supported Living Services (SLS) who have significant physical support needs, mobility limitations, neurological conditions, and other complex health-related support requirements. This position supports individuals in maintaining safe, stable, and meaningful lives within their homes and communities while implementing individualized support plans, safety protocols, mobility assistance, and health-related support activities consistent with company training and organizational policies. DSPs work collaboratively with family members, nurses, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to promote client dignity, comfort, safety, independence, and community inclusion. Provides crisis prevention/intervention services to consumers who display assaultive behavior. Monitors people supported for symptoms of escalation, crisis, medication side effects, and intervenes when necessary. Assists with life activities and choices such as meal preparation, household chores, and shopping. Specialized Personal Attendants are not housekeepers and should involve the person he/she supports in all tasks, as the person is able. Assists with communication needs in whatever manner needed (e.g., speaking, writing, reading, emailing, and facilitated communication) Ensures that the physical, health, and safety needs are being met. Supports people in making informed decisions about their daily activities without interfering with their choice and self-direction. Assists in developing and carrying out goals and objectives, including education and training. Assists with any community activities in which he/she is involved including Maintain and track a person's expenditures, working within a person's budget. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum of two continuous years of experience working with individuals with I/DD, and one year specifically working with complex behaviors. Flexible interpersonal skills. Good judgment. Willing to participate in ongoing training and education. Able to lift/move up to 150 pounds. High school diploma or equivalent. Reliable vehicle. CA driver license. Current California auto insurance. Clean driving record.

Pay:

$21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Paid training Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime? Including DUI? If yes, please explain. Please explain your experience providing support with ADLs. We are hiring for an AM shift (7am-3 pm), a 1st, 3rd, & 5th weekend (11pm Friday till 11pm Sunday), and a 2nd & 4th weekend (11pm Friday till 11pm Sunday). Which of these three options would you like to be considered for?

Experience:

Caregiving:

2 years (Required)

Direct Support:

1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person