Direct Support Professional - Community Adult Program

About the role

The Kaleidoscope Community Adult Program seeks a self-motivated and reliable Direct Support Professional to work in a caring and supportive environment. This role involves supervising and training participants, assisting with life skills, and implementing IPP goals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train participants on specific tasks, routines, and personal life activities.
• Coach participants to stay on task and build a support network.
• Maintain a healthy, safe environment and encourage participation in program activities.
• Provide support for basic living skills such as toileting, hygiene, food preparation, feeding assistance, dressing, and chores.
• Implement IPP goals and behavioral intervention plans.
• Document unusual incidents and coordinate with Program Manager for reporting suspected abuse.
• Communicate progress and needs to parents and collaborate with Easterseals Northern California team members and community resources.
• Procure and prepare daily snacks and ensure work areas are clean.
• Operate company vehicles for transportation of participants (must be 21 years old).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 21 years of age (for operating company vehicles).
• One year experience working in a team environment coaching and/or teaching adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact respectfully and sensitively with clients, families, and ESNorCal staff.
• Passionate about teaching and training.
• Patient and positive attitude.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Confidentiality and discretion.
• Physical requirements: constant walking, supervision, speaking, listening, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting, standing, sitting, and using upper and lower limbs to lift or transfer participants.
• Must obtain and maintain criminal record clearance, CPR certificate, QBS SafetyCare certificate, National Provider Identifier (NPI), and attend all assigned training.

Conditions of Employment

• Must obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License with Insurance and maintain a clean driving record.
• Must pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations, and clear TB testing based on company policies.