Direct Support Professional 2

Company: Peoples Care Behavioral Health Careers
Location: Torrance
Posted on: November 13, 2023

Job Description:

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL II Job Title: -Direct Support Professional II /Caregiver
Hourly Rate: -$15.00/hr
Shifts Needed: - -NOC Shift (Mon-Sun)
Job Status: -Full-Time
Work Locations: Alhambra, CA ***DURING THIS UNPRECEDENTED TIME (COVID19), PEOPLE'S CARE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SAFE CARE FOR OUR CONSUMERS BY FOLLOWING THE RECOMMENDED CDC GUIDELINES*** COME JOIN OUR TEAM! -Do you have a passion for providing quality support to individuals with special needs? Do you thrive on helping others build/reach their goals in a positive, life-enriching environment? Then we'd love for you to apply!

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance offered
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Company Perks and Discounts
• NEW ON-DEMAND PAY! People's Care -is hiring compassionate amazing providers to support and care for adults and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here's What You'll Do: The -Direct Support Professionals -II supports individuals with developmental disabilities to have quality of life. The Direct Support Professionals promotes the health, safety and well-being of residents. A Direct Support Professionals serves as an advocate for our clients. Essential Functions
  • Outline and prepare daily routine(s) for clients' (visual and active) as written in Individual Program Plan.
  • Support the needs and goals of each resident by participating in the development of IPP/ISP goals.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment for the clients.
  • Support the needs and goals of each resident by taking them to visit family and friends, to preferred leisure/recreation activities, and encouraging them to socialize among peers.
  • Assist clients with personal care such as grooming, bathroom needs, changing 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).
  • Report any incidents or problems and communicate daily with administers.
  • Perform other duties assigned Education and Experience:
    • Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
    • Must have at least 1 year of professional or personal experience in caregiving (Preferred experience in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses with challenging behaviors)
    • Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2 and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention (Preferred or willing to obtain within the first 6 months of hire)
    • First Aid / CPR (Preferred or willing to obtain within 30 days of employment)
    • Must be at least 21 years of age
    • Must have a California Driver's License
    • Candidates must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check. Physical Requirements
      • Must be able to push, pull or lift up to 50lbs.
        • Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Work Remotely
          • No VISIT OUR CAREER WEBSITE AT: -https://peoplescare.com/careers/ PandoLogic. Keywords: Direct Support Professional (DSP), Location: Torrance, CA - 90502

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