Direct Support Professional

Needed within Fresno & Sanger, CA. This role will provide Direct Care Services to high-risk, developmentally disabled adults in a state-licensed residential care environment. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting clients’ medication & personal hygiene needs, maintaining house rules for the protection of clients, supervising clients’ schedules & activities, providing support & behavioral training services, & documenting clients’ behavioral activity consistent with the requirements outlined in the ISP/IPP & Positive Behavior Support Plans. Duties include: Maintaining knowledge & practice of client’s IPP (Individual Program Plan) including behaviors, objectives, & interventions; Maintaining knowledge & practice of client’s BIP (Behavioral Intervention Plan); Implementing positive behavior & positive behavior support with clients; Directing client care, support, & behavioral training services; Providing “line of sight & influence” supervision; Assisting with client self-medication & satisfactory completion of documentation in medication record; Providing care & safety of clients without physical or verbal abuse, exploitation, or prejudice; Assisting with transportation; Assisting with dressing, grooming, bathing, & other personal hygiene; Arranging & assisting with medical & dental care; Maintaining house rules; Providing training & development of life activities/skills (i.e. cleaning, bedmaking, laundry, washing dishes, yard work, basic chores, etc.); Monitoring food intake or special diets; Responding to emergencies & crises by reporting to Administrator; Documenting all daily behavioral activity consistent with requirements for ISP/IPP reviews & Positive Behavior Support Plans; Documenting all information pertinent to medication; Accurately documenting all relevant client activity using “Therapy” program; Maintaining knowledge of facility policies & procedures; Planning & cooking meals; Assisting clients with meal preparation; Maintaining overall cleanliness & sanitation of facility per house schedule; Handling laundry for facility & clients; Maintaining strong & appropriate written & verbal skills; Maintaining positive relationships with clients, staff, management, & other appropriate persons; Attending all facility meetings required; Running errands, such as grocery shopping, & picking up prescriptions; Assisting with transportation to appointments or outings; Offering companionship & emotional support to clients, listening to their concerns, & helping them maintain positive outlook; Communicating with family members & healthcare professionals about client’s needs & progress; Keeping accurate records of services provided & any changes in client’s condition. Required qualifications: DSP Level 1 Certificate within first year with DSP Level 2 Certificate by second year of employment; Min. 1 yr. exp. in role of Direct Support Professional or related field; Valid CA Class C driver’s license with clean driving record; Possess valid Adult First Aid & CPR card & can perform emergency first aid & CPR as needed; Good Physical Health verified by health screening & tuberculosis test under supervision of physician no more than 1 year before, or seven days after employment; Fingerprint screening & clearance. Associate’s degree preferred &/or 2 yrs exp. working with persons with developmental disabilities, adults with mental illnesses, or adolescents in Community Care Licensing (CCL) Level 12 or higher, or day programs preferred. Full-time/Part-time availability, Mon-Sun. Available shifts are 8:00am-4:00pm, 4:00pm-12:00am, & 12:00am-8:00am. Wage: $17.00 hr. (#6.0529.311 – Fresno)