Direct Support Professional
$36,920–$36,920 year
On-siteChula Vista, California, United States
Job Summary
Deliver direct support in residential or periodic programs, assisting 4–10 individuals with personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, and community integration. Administer medications, monitor health, and prepare meals per individual service plans. Accurately document progress, maintain confidentiality, and report incidents, abuse, or safety hazards immediately. Transport individuals safely when required, ensuring proper use of safety equipment and reporting accidents. Maintain a clean environment, perform minor repairs, and participate in mandatory trainings and staff meetings. Work scheduled hours, arriving on time and staying shifts until replacement arrives.
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age
- Valid driver's license in good standing
- Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services
- All state-required training(s) and certification(s) completed in mandated timeframes
- Maintain valid driver's license, meet all insurance requirements, and be approved by management to be a driver for the company
- At minimum, a High School Diploma/Equivalent
- Must have a valid driver's license in good standing in The State of New Jersey
- Must have a valid driver's license in good standing for the state in which they live
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
- Must submit to criminal background checks, and be determined not to be disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served
- Must have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
- Must complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI)
- Employees must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required trainings
- Must submit to drug testing prior to employment
- All employees shall submit to drug testing randomly and for cause/suspicion
Desired Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Six months of experience in human services preferred
- Working knowledge of computers
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