Direct Support Professional

Job Details: Job Location: San Marcos - San Marcos , CA, Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00Hourly, The Level 7 Home Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct care, supervision, and individualized support to individuals with developmental disabilities who require a high level of assistance due to complex behavioral, medical, and daily living needs. The DSP promotes personal independence, dignity, safety, and quality of life by implementing each individual’s Individual Support Plan (ISP), approved behavioral support strategies, and established care protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Care and Daily Living Support: Provide individualized assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, meal preparation, household tasks, and other support needs based on each individual’s level of functioning.
• Behavioral Support: Implement approved behavioral support plans, proactive interventions, de-escalation strategies, and individualized behavior management techniques in accordance with required training and agency policies.
• ISP Implementation: Support individual goals, skill development, independence, and community integration in alignment with each person’s ISP and applicable behavioral guidelines.
• Crisis Prevention and Response: Recognize behavioral triggers, identify potential safety concerns, respond appropriately to escalating behaviors, follow established crisis response protocols, and promptly notify designated supervisors of incidents.
• Health and Safety Monitoring: Monitor individuals’ physical and behavioral well-being, recognize changes in health or support needs, and communicate concerns promptly to the appropriate personnel.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications only as authorized and trained, in accordance with applicable requirements, physician orders, and agency procedures. Maintain accurate medication administration records.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain timely and accurate daily notes, behavioral data, progress reports, medication records, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Community Integration: Support participation in recreational, educational, social, and community-based activities while promoting individual choice, dignity, independence, and inclusion.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively with administrators, clinical staff, coworkers, and other authorized members of the support team regarding individual needs, behavioral concerns, and progress.
• Training and Compliance: Attend required trainings, staff meetings, and supervision sessions. Maintain competency in required care and behavioral support procedures and comply with agency policies, confidentiality requirements, and applicable licensing and regulatory standards.
• Emergency Response: Follow established emergency procedures, respond appropriately to urgent situations, promptly report incidents, and assist in maintaining continuity of care during emergencies.
• Professional Accountability: Maintain reliable attendance, arrive on time for scheduled shifts, complete assigned duties, follow supervisory direction, and communicate scheduling or operational concerns promptly.

Qualifications: Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: One to four years of experience in direct support, behavioral health, developmental disability services, or enhanced residential support preferred. Experience supporting individuals with complex behavioral, medical, or daily living needs is highly desirable.
• Driver’s License: Valid California Driver’s License, clean driving record, and current automobile insurance required when driving is an essential function of the position.
• Background Clearance: Must successfully complete required background checks, fingerprinting, and applicable clearance requirements before beginning assigned duties, as required.
• Behavioral Support Skills: Ability to implement individualized behavioral support plans, recognize behavioral triggers, apply approved de-escalation techniques, and follow established crisis prevention and intervention protocols.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with individuals receiving services, supervisors, clinical personnel, and other members of the support team.
• Documentation Skills: Ability to maintain accurate, objective, and timely documentation, including daily progress notes, behavioral data, medication records, and incident reports.
• Time Management and Reliability: Strong organizational skills, punctuality, accountability, and the ability to manage assigned responsibilities in a structured residential setting requiring consistent supervision and individualized support.
• Safety and Judgment: Ability to recognize potential health and safety risks, respond appropriately to behavioral or medical concerns, follow emergency procedures, and promptly seek supervisory assistance when an individual's safety or well-being is at risk.
• Training Requirements: Must successfully complete all required agency training and maintain applicable certifications, competencies, and clearances required for the assigned position and Level 7 home.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including providing direct care and assistance with daily living activities, with reasonable accommodation where required by law.

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