Direct Support Professional (Full-time)

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional 

Are you ready to Transform Lives! Join us and help empower adults with developmental disabilities!

Work Hours: Monday - Friday  8AM to 6PM Compensation: $19.50 per hour
Primary Location: San Diego-East CountyCaregivers! Home Health Aides! Direct Care Workers! DSP! Come join us today!

TMI’s Primary Purpose

TMI is dedicated to assisting children and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities live, work, and participate in their community. Employees have the rewarding opportunity to support our clients in their daily lives and help them achieve full inclusion within their community. TMI believes the three cornerstones of a strong life foundation include living as independently as possible, real work for real pay, and a safe and caring home. Join the TMI family and experience the gratification that comes from helping others live a fulfilling life they love!

Your Role in Tailored Day Services

Join a program where every day looks a little different! Our Tailored Day Services (TDS) program supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in creating meaningful, self-directed days based on their unique interests, goals, hopes, and dreams. As a Community Facilitator, you’ll work 1:1 with a client and help them plan their day, their way. That could mean exploring the community, building life skills, pursuing personal goals, trying new activities, or simply spending time doing what is most meaningful to them. This role is all about encouraging independence, choice, confidence, and connection while helping each client create a day that reflects who they are and what they want out of life.

Job Specific Essential Duties

1. Train, support, and monitor clients while in the community and vocational settings.
2. Participate in the development of a circle of support, to build relationships with family, friends, neighbors, and other community.
3. Develop individualized adaptive support materials as needed.
4. Develop and expand clients’ participation in integrated employment activities.
5. Assist with development and implementation of clients’ annual plan, goals, and objectives 
6. Participate in clients’ annual Individualized Program Plan (IPP) meeting 
7. Provide same day shift coverage as requested by supervisor.

Benefits* 

• Employer-sponsored Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Generous 401(k) Employer Match
• Accrued Sick & Vacation Hours, along with Years of Service Pay, and Paid Holidays
• Employee discount program (discounts at the SD Zoo, Legoland, dining, gyms, and so much more!)
• Wellness Program with Prize-Winning Monthly Challenges
• Quarterly Opportunity Draws
• Mileage Reimbursement – if applicable
• Free Access to Newly Remodeled Fitness Center at the San Diego Office
• Employee Assistance Program

*  Some of the above benefits apply to full-time employees only.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED
• Experience: 1 year working in social services, education, or with the developmentally disabled population preferred
• Driving: 3 years driving experience; own vehicle for transportation 
• ASL is a plus, but not required.

Apply to learn more!!