Direct Support Professional - Riverside, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Changing Lives Shaping The Future

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - Riverside, CA

Job Title: Direct Support Professional
Hourly Rate: $17.50 - $18.50
Shifts Needed: PM 2p-10p Friday - Monday
Job Status: Full Time/Part Time
Work Locations:  Riverside, CA

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. 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. 

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. 

Benefits: Full-Time

• Comprehensive benefits options including; medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance. 
• HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• EAP (Employee assistance program)
• Employee discount program
• PTO (Paid time off)
• Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
• Pre-Tax 401(k)
• After-Tax Roth
• Tuition discount through Capella University

Benefits: Part-Time

• Sick Time
• EAP (Employee assistance program)
• Employee discount program
• Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
• Tuition discount through Capella University

All applicants are subject to a background check. Once a conditional offer is made and a background check has been completed, if Redwood Family Care Network is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of employment. 

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 administers.

·         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

Visit our Careers website: - US/redwood/CANDIDATEPORTAL

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