DSP - La Mesa, CA - $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Redwood Family Care Network

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

La Mesa, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Direct Support Professional promotes the health, safety, and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities by assisting with daily routines and personal care. They also serve as an advocate for clients and provide transportation to and from home or facility locations.

Qualifications

This role involves providing direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities, assisting with daily routines, personal care, and meal preparation. A valid California Driver's License and the ability to lift 30 lbs. are required. While a Direct Support Professional Certificate is preferred, willingness to obtain it within the first year is acceptable.

Job Description

Changing Lives Shaping The Future

DSP  - La Mesa, CA  - $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Job Title: Direct Support Professional
Hourly Rate:  $20  - $22/hr.
Shifts Needed: PM
Job Status: Full-Time
Work Locations: La Mesa, CA

Redwood Family Care Network is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Mission is to provide World Class person-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments. 

Our employees share their passion to make a positive impact in the lives of others. We are looking for individuals who share our Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Here's What You'll Do:

The Direct Support Professional supports individuals with developmental disabilities by promoting their health, safety and well-being. Our Direct Support Professionals proudly serve as an advocate to improve the overall quality of life for our clients.
 

Essential Functions:

  • Outline and prepare daily routine(s) for clients' (visual and active) as written in Individual Program Plan.
  • Assist clients with bathroom needs.
  • Change clients' undergarments and/or clothing if needed.
  • Prepare daily meals and assist with clean-up.
  • Pick-up/drop-off clients in company vans from/to their home/facility (if necessary).

Education and Experience:

  • Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2 (Preferred or willing to obtain within the first 12 months of hire)
  • First Aid / CPR and CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention (Preferred or willing to obtain)
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must have a California Driver’s License
  • Candidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 30lbs.
  • Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Benefits: Full-Time

  • Comprehensive benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
  • HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
  • EAP (Employee assistance program)
  • Employee discount program
  • PTO (Paid time off)
  • Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
  • Pre-Tax 401(k)
  • After-Tax Roth
  • Tuition discount through Capella University

Benefits: Part-Time

  • Sick Time
  • EAP (Employee assistance program)
  • Employee discount program
  • Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
  • Tuition discount through Capella University

 Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support. 

All applicants are subject to a background check. Once a conditional offer is made and a background check has been completed, if Redwood Family Care Network is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of employment.  

Work Remotely: No

Careers website: https://www.redwoodfcn.com/careers/

Providing Excellent Support and Advocacy  

Redwood Family Care Network

Redwood Family Care Network’s mission is to provide World Class person-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments. Through working partnerships and integrated care coordination, we aim to enrich the lives of the individuals we support and respond to the needs of our communities and stakeholders. Our Redwood Family of Brands People's Care (2021) The SAILS Group (2021) On Angel’s Wings (2022) CBEM (2022) Serving CA, WA, NV, AZ
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