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DSP HOUSE LEAD – Los Angeles, CA
Job Title: Direct Support Professional House Lead
Hourly Rate: $21.00 hr
Job Status: Full Time (PM) Tuesday - Saturday 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Work Locations: Los Angeles (Culver City), CA
Requirements: Must have DSP 1 & 2 Certificates, 1 year experience directly supervising and providing services to persons with Developmental Disabilities
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!
Redwood Family Care Network is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Mission is to provide World Class person-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments.
Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support.
Our employees share a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others. We are looking for individuals who share our Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
Benefits for Full-Time:
- Comprehensive benefits options, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
- HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- EAP (Employee assistance program)
- Employee discount program
- PTO (Paid time off)
- Dayforce Wallet - On Demand Pay
- Pre-Tax 401(k)
- After-Tax Roth
- Tuition discount through Capella University
Benefits for Part-Time:
- Sick Time
- EAP (Employee assistance program)
- Employee discount program
- Dayforce Wallet - On Demand Pay
- Tuition discount through Capella University
All applicants are subject to a background check. Once a conditional offer is made and a background check has been completed, if Redwood Family Care Network is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of employment.
Here's what you’ll do:
The HOUSE LEAD / Direct Support Professional assist adults with developmental disabilities in their daily lives. House Leads Assists with complete care of dietary, hygiene, grooming, and dressing needs. House Leads redirects behaviors with various activities including, walking, reading, games, and computer projects. This is an adult residential home.
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
Certification and Qualifications:
- Must have: DSP 1 and 2, CPR, FIRST AID, High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum Experience: 1 + year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities (e.g. Autism) or mental illnesses (e.g. Bipolar) with challenging behaviors & 1 year supervising experience
- Minimum Driving Experience: Must have a valid in-state driver’s license, be over 21, provide current registration and insurance, and have a driving record with no more than 2 points within the last 3 years.
- CPI certification preferred
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50lbs.
- Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
The Candidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check, physical exam, etc.
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