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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