Direct Support Staff - Douglas House

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Please note; this role is based in Santa Rosa! This is a PART TIME ROLE

Start a Meaningful Career Where Every Day Makes a Difference

Are you a compassionate, dependable, and driven individual looking for a career that brings purpose and fulfillment?

Join DuMolin Community Living , where we’ve been providing warm, supportive care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1976. We are currently hiring Caregivers / Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who are passionate about empowering individuals to lead fulfilling, independent lives.

About the Role:

As a Direct Support Staff , you will provide essential care, companionship, and support to residents with developmental disabilities in a group home setting. You’ll accompany residents throughout their day—from daily routines and medical appointments to recreational and community-based activities—ensuring their health, safety, and dignity.

This role is more than just caregiving; it's about building meaningful relationships , promoting independence, and creating a positive impact in someone’s life every single day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
• Administer prescribed medications and track health conditions under the supervision of a licensed nurse
• Prepare meals based on dietary plans and restrictions from the assigned dietitian
• Provide safe transportation to day programs, work programs, family visits, and community events
• Facilitate recreational, therapeutic, and social activities to enrich clients' lives
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe living environment for residents
• Accurately document services, incidents, medications, and daily care logs
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, coworkers, and clinical teams
• Commit to working Thursday and Friday 6AM-9AM AND 3PM-8PM Sat & Sun 3PM-8pm

Why Join Our Team?

• Paid Sick Leave + Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Meal Breaks + Provided Meals During Shifts
• Remote Paid Training Opportunities
• Frequent Overtime Available
• LGBTQIA Welcome
• Internal Promotion Opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a family-style work culture built on kindness, respect, and teamwork
• Pay is in accordance with California wage and Hour law. All employees are paid for every hour worked; this is an at will position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

• THESE ARE THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:
• At least 1 year of experience in caregiving, direct support, behavioral health, or related field preferred
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and assist with physical care
• Ability to read and write in English
• Strong communication, patience, and time-management skills
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check AND MVR
• Reliable transportation and punctuality are a must
• A Valid Driver's License that is 3 years old to meet insurance requirements