Direct Support Professional - Day Program Program
$35,152–$35,568 year
On-site · El Centro, California, United States
Job Summary
Direct Support Professional for the Day Program supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living, working, learning, and community activities. Responsibilities include advancing client decision-making and participation in daily activities, promoting independence while assisting with meals, cooking, grooming, and household tasks, implementing individualized training and support programs, maintaining communications with supervisors, clients, families, and partners, completing assessments and records, advocating for clients’ preferences, managing challenging behaviors per plans, supervising client activities and safety during shifts, and transporting clients to appointments and events. Requires travel within CA counties, a willingness to work flexible/split shifts, and strong collaboration with the team to enhance clients’ quality of life. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, retirement matching, life insurance, and wellness programs.
Required Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Certification in an approved First-Aid and CPR class; or successful completion within 45 days of hire
- Insured, registered vehicle in safe working condition, and proof of current CA driver’s license
- Ability to travel within and throughout the counties in which services are provided a minimum of 75% of the time
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
- Overtime may be required as dictated by operational needs
Desired Qualifications
- Certification in an approved First-Aid and CPR class; CA driver’s license; insured, registered vehicle in safe working condition; ability to travel within CA counties at least 75% of the time; mobile device for certain tasks (reimbursement provided)
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