Direct Support Professional Children's Crisis Home- Citrus Heights

02PLEI - Direct Support Professional

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR CHILDRENS CRISIS HOME

Job Title: Direct Support Professional Hourly Rate: $17.00-$19.00/hr Shifts Needed: AM, PM, NOC, Weekends Job Status: Full Time/Part Time Work Locations: Citrus Heights, CA

***DURING THISUNPRECEDENTED TIME (COVID19), PEOPLE’S CARE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SAFE CAREFOR OUR CONSUMERS BY FOLLOWING THE RECOMMENDED CDC GUIDELINES***

COME JOIN OUR TEAM! Do you have a passion for providing quality support to individuals with special needs? Do you thrive on helping others build/reach their goals in a positive, life-enriching environment? Then we'd love for you to apply!

Paid sick time Company

Perks and Discounts NEW ON-DEMAND PAY! People's Care ishiring compassionate amazing providers to support and care for adolescents incrisis with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Here's What You’ll Do

The Direct Support Professionals supportsindividuals with developmental disabilities to have quality of life. The DirectSupport Professionals promotes the health, safety and well-being of residents.A Direct Support Professionals serves as an advocate for our clients.

Essential Functions

Outlineand prepare daily routine(s) for clients' (visual and active) as written in the Individual Program Plan

• To ensure the supervision, safety and well-being of the individuals at all times by maintaining active engagement with the residents. Support the needs and goals of each resident by participating in the development of IPP/ISP goals.

Follow interventions outlined in the Behavior Support Plan

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, changing clients' undergarments and/or clothing if needed.

Prepare daily meals, snacks and assist with clean-up.

Pick-up/drop-off clients in company vans from/to their home/facility (if necessary).

Objectively document clients daily activities, goals and behaviors

Report any incidents or problems and communicate daily with administrator Attend regular staff meetings and participate in continuing education and trainings.

Perform other duties as assigned

Education And Experience

Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent Must have at least 1 year of professional or personal experience in care giving (Preferred experience in supporting 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 but not limited to a background check. Physical Requirements

Must be able to push, pull or lift up to 50lbs. Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Work Remotely

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