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# SJAGE - Direct Support Professional (3584)San Juan Age - Sacramento, CA 95841Start Date 09/04/2026## OverviewSalary Range$20.00 - $24.00 HourlyLevelEntryPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelNoneTravel PercentageNoneCategoryNonprofit - Social Services## Position Summary**Position Summary**The Non-Medical Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a vital role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, self-directed lives. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the DSP provides direct support, teaching, coaching, and facilitation to help participants engage in meaningful activities that align with their Person-Centered Plans (PCP). This includes fostering independence, promoting self-advocacy, supporting skill development, and encouraging community participation. The DSP works in a variety of settings including program facilities, the community, and occasionally through virtual or technology-assisted platforms. This position is central to ensuring that each individual receives high-quality, person-centered support that honors their rights, preferences, and goals while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment.**Essential Functions**Participant Support and Service Delivery* Provides person-centered individual and group supervision and instruction that actively engages participants and promotes independence, choice, dignity, inclusion, communication, social engagement, and progress toward Person-Centered Plan (PCP) goals.* Develops and facilitates curriculum for individualized learning, social, pre-vocational, and community-based activities using appropriate technology and other resources.* Provides personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, toileting, dressing, eating, mobility, lifting, transferring, and positioning. Safely uses adaptive and assistive equipment as required.* Implements PCP’s, individualized goals, and non-aversive behavior support strategies, as applicable.* Ensure the safety of all participants specifically with loading and unloading of vehicles and adhering to dietary orders.* Assists with medication administration or support in accordance with authorized direction, agency policy, and applicable requirements.* Contributes observations and feedback to the development and review of Person-Centered Plans (PCP); and participates in meetings as needed.Documentation and Compliance* Completes accurate, objective, and timely progress notes, incident reports, and other required documentation.* Observes and promptly reports changes in participant health, behavior, safety, or well-being.* Protects participant rights, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality and reports suspected abuse, neglect, injuries, and other required incidents in accordance with agency policy and applicable requirements.* Complies with UCP policies and procedures, applicable Title 17 and Title 22 regulations, Regional Center requirements, and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.* Responds appropriately to emergencies, accidents, and safety concerns.Communication and Collaboration* Maintains professional and effective relationships and communication with participants, families, coworkers, supervisors, interdisciplinary teams, Regional Centers, and community partners.* Advocates for participant rights and person-centered practices as needed.Other Essential Duties* Maintains regular and predictable attendance to support participant services and required staffing ratios.* Participates and actively engages in required meetings and trainings (in person or online).* Assists with routine cleaning and upkeep of program facilities and work areas, including taking out trash, disinfecting surfaces, laundry, and washing dishes, to maintain a clean and safe environment.* Provide direct care support to other programs when needed.* Performs other duties as assigned.+## Qualifications**Required Education and Experience*** High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.* Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred. **Licenses and Certifications*** Current CPR and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within the timeframe established by UCP.**Conditions of Employment*** Successfully complete DOJ fingerprint clearance and all other required pre-employment screening requirements.**Required Skills, Competencies, and Abilities*** Communication: Communicates and collaborated clearly, professionally, and respectfully with participants, families, coworkers, supervisors, and community partners, both verbally and in writing.* Person-Centered Support: Demonstrates the ability to support participant choice, independence, dignity, inclusion, and progress toward individualized goals.* Organization and Documentation: Maintains accurate and timely documentation, follows established procedures, and manages assigned responsibilities effectively.* Interpersonal Skills: Builds professional, respectful, and supportive relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.* Judgment and Problem Solving: Exercises sound judgment and responds appropriately to participant needs, safety concerns, emergencies, and changing situations.* Composure: Remains calm, professional, and responsive during challenging, emotional, or high-stress situations. #J-18808-Ljbffr