Direct Support Professional - Full Time
$35,152–$36,400 year
On-site · Fresno, California, United States
Job Summary
Direct Support Professional responsible for advancing clients’ decision-making and participation in daily activities, promoting independence while supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include facilitating inclusion in community experiences, assisting with meals, household tasks, grooming, and dressing, implementing individualized training programs, maintaining accurate records, advocating for clients, managing challenging behaviors per plans, overseeing activities across shifts to ensure health and safety, and transporting clients to appointments or activities. Position serves multiple areas including Fresno, Clovis, Madera, and Sanger, with travel within counties and a focus on quality of life across living, work, and community settings.
Required Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Aptitude for confidentiality, organizational skills and good interpersonal skills
- Certification in an approved First-Aid and CPR class; or successful completion within 45 days of the date of hire
- Insured, registered vehicle in safe working condition, and proof of current CA driver’s license
- Adjoin’s client case management platform requires employees to utilize a mobile smart device (i.e. cell phone/tablet) with reliable internet connectivity and data to complete certain essential job tasks. This position requires the employee to have a mobile smart device available to perform certain required essential functions, for which reasonable reimbursement is provided to the employee.
- Ability to travel within and throughout the counties in which services are provided a minimum of 75% of the time
- A Direct Support Professional works as scheduled by the Regional Manager and/or his/her designee. His/her schedule may be either part or full time, depending on the needs of the clients and Adjoin. Overtime may be required as dictated by operational needs, however, no holiday or overtime may be worked without the prior approval of the Direct Support Professional's supervisor.
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check
- Physical evaluations may be required dependent upon specific assigned duties or compliance requirements and may include a TB test and/or a lift and transfer test
- Transport clients to appointments, community activities, or other locations as needed, ensuring safety and timeliness during travel
- Acceptable DMV record
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