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Direct Support ProfessionalBuilding Independence • Escondido, CA, US
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Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

Building Independence • Escondido, CA, US
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Job Title : Direct Support Professional

Hourly Rate : $19.00-24.00 (based on certification)

Shifts Needed : AM / PM and Weekends Preferred

Job Status : Full-Time / Part-Time

Work Location : Escondido, CA

Building Independence, INC is hiring compassionate providers to support and care for adults with developmental disabilities.

Here's What You'll Do :

Direct Support Professionals support individuals with developmental disabilities, promote residents' health, safety,  well-being, and serve as advocates.

Essential Functions

  • Outline and prepare daily routine(s) for clients' (visual and active) as written in the Individual Program Plan.
  • Support the needs and goals of each resident by participating in developing IPP / ISP goals.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for the residents.
  • Assist clients with personal care, such as grooming and toileting needs.
  • Prepare daily meals and assist with clean-up.
  • Pick-up / drop off clients in company vehicles from / to their home / facility (if necessary).
  • Report any incidents or problems and communicate daily with administrators.
  • Perform other duties assigned.

Education and Experience :

  • Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Must have at least one year of professional or personal experience in care giving (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 six 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

  • Able to work both indoors and outdoors.
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    Direct Support Professional • Escondido, CA, US