Direct Support Professional

Benefits/Perks Competitive Compensation Great Work Environment Career Advancement Opportunities Job Summary Allyjiri Homes is seeking compassionate, dependable, and energetic Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support youth in a safe, structured, and nurturing residential environment. As a DSP, you will help residents build independence, confidence, life skills, and positive behaviors while providing supervision, encouragement, and assistance with daily activities. Responsibilities Provide direct supervision, support, and guidance to youth in a safe, structured, and nurturing residential environment. Assist residents with daily living skills, including personal hygiene, grooming, meal preparation, housekeeping, and organization. Encourage independence, self-confidence, appropriate social skills, and positive decision-making. Implement each resident's individualized service, behavioral, and support plans as directed. Support residents with community outings, recreational activities, appointments, school, and other approved activities. Use positive reinforcement, redirection, and approved de-escalation techniques when responding to challenging behaviors. Observe residents for changes in behavior, health, mood, or safety and promptly report concerns to appropriate supervisory staff. Assist with medication-related responsibilities as authorized, trained, and required by facility policy. Complete accurate and timely daily documentation, progress notes, incident reports, medication records, and other required records. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and protect residents' privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and personal rights. Follow all facility policies, emergency procedures, mandated reporting requirements, and applicable licensing regulations. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe residential environment. Communicate professionally with residents, coworkers, supervisors, families, social workers, Regional Center personnel, and other members of the resident's support team. Participate in required staff meetings, training, supervision, and continuing education. Transport residents when authorized and ensure their safety during community activities and appointments. Perform other duties necessary to support the health, safety, development, and overall well-being of residents. Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred; additional education or experience in human services, behavioral health, child development, social services, or a related field is highly desirable. Must possess the education, training, experience, and personal qualifications necessary to perform assigned duties and provide appropriate care and supervision to residents. Experience working with children, adolescents, individuals with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism, behavioral challenges, or other special needs is strongly preferred. Must successfully complete all required criminal background clearance and/or exemption requirements before having unsupervised contact with residents, as applicable. Must meet applicable Community Care Licensing personnel and health-screening requirements, including required health/TB documentation. Must obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR certification as required for the position. Must complete all required orientation, initial training, continuing education, and facility-specific training within required timeframes. Must complete required training related to resident/client rights, mandated reporting, abuse prevention, emergency procedures, infection control, medication assistance, behavioral support, documentation, and health and safety as applicable to assigned duties. Must be able to understand and properly implement residents' Individual Program Plans (IPP), Needs and Services Plans, behavioral support plans, emergency plans, and other individualized service requirements. Must demonstrate the ability to use positive behavioral supports, redirection, de-escalation, and other approved intervention techniques. Must be able to maintain accurate, complete, confidential, and timely documentation. Must demonstrate good judgment, reliability, patience, professionalism, and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with residents. Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, coworkers, supervisors, families, social workers, Regional Center representatives, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Must comply with mandated reporter responsibilities and immediately report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or other reportable incidents as required by law and facility policy. Must be physically and mentally capable of performing assigned duties and responding appropriately during emergencies. If driving residents is an assigned responsibility, must possess a valid California driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and any required vehicle/insurance documentation. Must maintain all required certifications, clearances, and training throughout employment. Must be willing to work assigned schedules, which may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts. Must comply with Allyjiri Homes policies and all applicable California Title 17, Title 22, CCL, Regional Center, and resident-rights requirements. Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr