Direct Support Professional- Weekends Part time 2nd Shift

Developmental Services Continuum, Inc., is seeking dependable, compassionate, and experiencedDirect Support Professionals (DSP's)to provide direct care and behavioral support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our level 6 Adult Residential homes.

DSP’s must understand the responsibility involved in supporting adults with developmental and behavioral needs and be committed to providing consistent, person-centered care.

The individuals we support may exhibit significant behavioral challenges, including verbal or physical aggression, self-injuries, property destruction, emotional outbursts, eating disorders, resistant behaviors, and difficulty with changes in routine.

DSP’s must be prepared to respond calmly and professionally to behavioral or emotional escalation using approved de-escalation, and behavioral support techniques.

Essential Responsibilities

This is a hands on position that requires active engagement with individuals throughout the shift

Provide direct assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and other personal-care needs

Support individuals with daily routines, household activities, appointments, recreation, and community outings

Provide appropriate supervision based on each individual's needs

Implement Individual Program Plans (IPPs), behavior support plans, and individualized strategies as trained and directed

Recognize behavioral triggers and use approved intervention techniques

Assist with medication procedures in accordance with training, agency policies, and applicable requirements

Complete progress notes, behavioral data, medication documentation, incident reports, and other required records accurately and on time

Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and supportive residential environment

Respond appropriately to behavioral incidents, medical emergencies, and other unexpected situations, and promptly communicate important information, concerns, or significant changes to supervisory staff

Work cooperatively with DSPs, Lead DSPs, Administrators, behavior consultants, and other members of the individual's support team

Attend required staff meetings, training, and in-service education

Follow DSC policies and procedures and applicable California Title 17 and Title 22 requirements

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

High school diploma or GED

Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, significant behavioral challenges, residential care, or similar experience is preferred

Valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record preferred

Ability to pass the California Department of Justice and FBI background check prior to employment

CDSS approved criminal record exemptions are accepted

Ability to successfully pass all required pre-employment health screenings, including a physical examination, drug screen and TB testing

Preferred certifications RBT, DSP-I and DSP-II

Communicate effectively in English

Physical Requirements

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation when applicable

The position may require prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, pushing, pulling and lifting items weighing 50 pounds or less repeatedly during the shift

Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Full and Part-time positions are available. Open shifts include 2p–10p or 10p–9a.

Locations include:

San Diego 92119

El Cajon 92021

La Mesa 91942

Lakeside 92040

Lemon Grove 91945

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Insurance Plans; Disability, Cancer, Accident, plus more

Employee Discount Program

Employee Assistance Program

Individual Retirement Account with State of CA

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Orientation

Paid Training

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Sick Pay

Holiday Pay

Paycheck Advances

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