Direct Support Professional - Simi Valley

Direct Support Professional - Simi Valley

Redwood Family Care Network is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide world class person-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments. Redwood Family Care Network takes a zero tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the health and safety of the individuals we support. Our employees share a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others. We are looking for individuals who share our mission, vision, and core values.

Job Title: Direct Support Professional Hourly Rate: $22-24 Shifts Needed: 6 am-2pm & 2pm-10pm Job Status: Part Time Work Locations: Simi Valley, CA

Here's what you'll do:

The Direct Support Professional supports individuals with developmental disabilities to have quality of life by promoting the health, safety and well-being of residents. A Direct Support Professional serves as an advocate for our clients.

Essential functions:

• Outline and prepare daily routine(s) for clients' (visual and active) as written in Individual Program Plan.
• Support the needs and goals of each resident by participating in the development of IPP/ISP goals.
• 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 and assist with clean-up.
• Pick-up/drop-off clients in company vans from/to their home/facility (if necessary).
• Report any incidents or problems and communicate daily with administrators.
• Perform other duties assigned

Education and experience:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

Must have at least 1 year of professional or personal experience in caregiving (preferred experience in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses with challenging behaviors)

Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2 and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (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 lift 50lbs.
• Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Work remotely: No