Direct Support Professional
13 days ago
Pittsburg
Job DescriptionBenefits/Perks • Competitive Compensation, • Great Work Environment, • Career Advancement OpportunitiesJob Summary Allyjiri Homes is seeking compassionate, dependable, and energetic Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support youth in a safe, structured, and nurturing residential environment. As a DSP, you will help residents build independence, confidence, life skills, and positive behaviors while providing supervision, encouragement, and assistance with daily activities. We’re looking for someone who is: • Caring, patient, reliable, and professional, • Passionate about working with youth, • Able to maintain a safe and supportive environment, • A strong communicator and team player, • Willing to learn and grow through ongoing training. Responsibilities • Provide direct supervision, support, and guidance to youth in a safe, structured, and nurturing residential environment., • Assist residents with daily living skills, including personal hygiene, grooming, meal preparation, housekeeping, and organization., • Encourage independence, self-confidence, appropriate social skills, and positive decision-making., • Implement each resident’s individualized service, behavioral, and support plans as directed., • Support residents with community outings, recreational activities, appointments, school, and other approved activities., • Use positive reinforcement, redirection, and approved de-escalation techniques when responding to challenging behaviors., • Observe residents for changes in behavior, health, mood, or safety and promptly report concerns to appropriate supervisory staff., • Assist with medication-related responsibilities as authorized, trained, and required by facility policy., • Complete accurate and timely daily documentation, progress notes, incident reports, medication records, and other required records., • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and protect residents’ privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and personal rights., • Follow all facility policies, emergency procedures, mandated reporting requirements, and applicable licensing regulations., • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe residential environment., • Communicate professionally with residents, coworkers, supervisors, families, social workers, Regional Center personnel, and other members of the resident’s support team., • Participate in required staff meetings, training, supervision, and continuing education., • Transport residents when authorized and ensure their safety during community activities and appointments., • Perform other duties necessary to support the health, safety, development, and overall well-being of residents.Qualifications, • Must be at least 18 years of age., • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred; additional education or experience in human services, behavioral health, child development, social services, or a related field is highly desirable., • Must possess the education, training, experience, and personal qualifications necessary to perform assigned duties and provide appropriate care and supervision to residents., • Experience working with children, adolescents, individuals with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism, behavioral challenges, or other special needs is strongly preferred., • Must successfully complete all required criminal background clearance and/or exemption requirements before having unsupervised contact with residents, as applicable., • Must meet applicable Community Care Licensing personnel and health-screening requirements, including required health/TB documentation., • Must obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR certification as required for the position., • Must complete all required orientation, initial training, continuing education, and facility-specific training within required timeframes., • Must complete required training related to resident/client rights, mandated reporting, abuse prevention, emergency procedures, infection control, medication assistance, behavioral support, documentation, and health and safety as applicable to assigned duties., • Must be able to understand and properly implement residents’ Individual Program Plans (IPP), Needs and Services Plans, behavioral support plans, emergency plans, and other individualized service requirements., • Must demonstrate the ability to use positive behavioral supports, redirection, de-escalation, and other approved intervention techniques., • Must be able to maintain accurate, complete, confidential, and timely documentation., • Must demonstrate good judgment, reliability, patience, professionalism, and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with residents., • Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, coworkers, supervisors, families, social workers, Regional Center representatives, and other members of the interdisciplinary team., • Must comply with mandated reporter responsibilities and immediately report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or other reportable incidents as required by law and facility policy., • Must be physically and mentally capable of performing assigned duties and responding appropriately during emergencies., • If driving residents is an assigned responsibility, must possess a valid California driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and any required vehicle/insurance documentation., • Must maintain all required certifications, clearances, and training throughout employment., • Must be willing to work assigned schedules, which may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts., • Must comply with Allyjiri Homes policies and all applicable California Title 17, Title 22, CCL, Regional Center, and resident-rights requirements., • Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred.
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