Direct Care Staff

Spread Your Wings, LLC.

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Posted about 1 month ago

Full Time

San Diego, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Direct care staff provide tailored support to individuals with developmental disabilities to help them live independently. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, personal hygiene, meal preparation, and documenting client progress.

Qualifications

We're looking for caring and dependable individuals to join our team as Direct Care Staff, providing support to clients with developmental disabilities. While experience is welcome, we offer training, making this a great opportunity for those passionate about helping others and eager to learn. Strong communication skills and the ability to problem-solve are essential.

Job Description

 “We take pride in the difference we make in the lives of those we support—and so could you.” 

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!  - Experience welcome but WE WILL TRAIN!

HIRING TODAY FOR A FULL TIME POSITION IN DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO.

Position 1- Full Time/32 hours per week- Driver's License Required:  
Tuesday-Friday 2:30PM-8:30PM
Saturday 10:00AM-6:00PM
 

Benefits & Perks  (Full-Time Employees Only): 

  • Fast benefits access- Eligible in 30 days or less.
  • Time and a half pay for working on company approved holidays.
  • 50 % company sponsored medical plan.
  • Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
  • Company-paid $25,000 Life Insurance Policy 
  • Company Sponsored  Dental, Vision, EAP & more. For you and/or dependents.
  • Company -paid accrued up to 40 hours per year of sick time
  • Mileage Reimbursement based on IRS standards
  • Team support, mentorship, and career growth opportunities. 

Make a difference & build a career. 

Spread Your Wings (SYW) Direct Care Staff (DCS)/Supportive Living Staff (SLS) are responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive environment which ensures the quality living of our clients. DCS/SLS’s primary duty is to provide the appropriate support tailored to the needs and desires of each individual to enable each to live as independently as possible.

What you'll do:

  • Assist, monitor, and teach individual(s) with preparation of daytime activities and encourage good personal hygiene and behavior appropriate in their home or apartment. These activities may include grocery shopping, menu planning, meal preparation, and clean up.
  • Encourage, motivate, and support clients with developmental disabilities and/or behavioral challenges.
  • Help plan, create, and organize tasks and schedules that promote goal achievement for your clients.
  • Provide consistent documentation of progress through case notes.

You'd be great if you: 

  • Have a passion for helping others and believe in treating people with dignity and respect.
  • Can problem solve and adapt to different client needs.
  • Are a strong communicator and dependable.
  • Are comfortable working independently in one-on-one settings
  • Have experience working in a similar role or field (preferred, not required)
  • Are willing to learn and grow in this role.

Requirements:

  • Able to pass a background check

Ready to Apply?  Apply on this job board then call our Job Hotline 888-799-0089; leave your name, phone number, and job you are interested in and a recruiter will call you.

 Spread Your Wings, LLC. Is an EOE employer.

Spread Your Wings, LLC.

​Spread Your Wings Inc. mission is to provide high quality services to individuals that have developmental disabilities with respect, dignity, and genuine care to help them feel empowered and confident to achieve independence. We link them to all available resources in the counties we serve, including employment services, mental health services, supportive housing, group activities, and other rehabilitative services. SYW will always enforce all regulations and implement best practice guidelines prescribed within Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations and the local Regional Centers. We are currently serving individuals in many different counties in California, and continue to grow and expand into new areas where services are needed.

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