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Direct Service Provider Bilingual Mandarin - C.A.R.E.S

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The role of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to work with children and their families to provide resources and support, as well as strengthen daily living skills. The services are provided in the individual's home or community setting, giving the families respite while gaining important life skills.
Activities as a DSP for the OPWDD(Office of People with Developmental Disabilities) program recipients primarily involve teaching them the following: how to accomplish daily living tasks, improve socialization among peers, and acclimate to community activities such as traveling, interacting with store staff/community helpers, and adhering to appropriate social boundaries.

  • Assist individuals in meeting their service plan goals.
  • collaborate scheduling between the individual and the DSP.
  • Communicate effectively with families and supervisors.
  • Problem solve and communicate with supervisors as concerns arise.
  • Document session activities with the individuals in a timely manner.
  • Bilingual in either Cantonese or Mandarin.
  • Complete mandatory trainings.
  • Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old and legal to work in the US.
  • High school diploma or GED required, Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
  • Can communicate in Mandarin as well as English.
  • Prior experience as a direct service provider to individuals with a developmental and/or intellectual disability OR pursuing a degree in education, social work, nursing, or psychology.
  • Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Must be able to lift 35 lbs.
  • Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
    The mission of CARES (Community Assistance Resources and Extended Services, Inc.) is to assist children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID/DD) and/or mental health conditions and their families, in particular, from under-served multilingual communities, access information, obtain resources and services.
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    No se requiere
  • Idiomas
    Inglés – Avanzado
  • Jornada
    Parcial
  • Horario
    10AM to 2PM Mon - Fri
  • Salario
    17 $ – 19 $ por hora

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The mission of CARES (Community Assistance Resources and Extended Services, Inc.) is to assist children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID/DD) and/or mental health conditions and their families, in particular, from

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