Direct Support Professional - Community Adult Program

Our Kaleidoscope Community Adult Program needs your talent to work in a caring and supportive environment, helping adult learners with intellectual and developmental disabilities increase their skills, meet their goals, and reach their full potential.

About the role

Under the direction of the Care Coordinator, Assistant Program Manager, and Program Manager, the Direct Support Professional works with individuals and their families to develop individualized personal goals and establish and monitor action plans to help them achieve these goals. Our skilled staff will provide you with the training needed to feel comfortable and confident in all aspects of the role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train participants on the skills needed to perform specific tasks, routines, and personal life activities by applying a systematic process to improve their ability to set goals, take action, and maximize strengths.
• Assist participants in reinforcing essential life skills and/or teaching new skills.
• Coach participants to stay on task and cultivate a support network between participants, other coaching team members, family, and community members.
• Supervise, monitor, and assist participants as necessary to maintain a healthy, safe environment and maximize participation in program activities, both on-site and in the community.
• Provide support to clients with basic living skills, including toileting, hygiene care, food prep, feeding assistance, dressing, chores, and other fundamental daily activities.
• Assist with planning, organizing, developing, and implementing program activities for both large and small participant groups.
• Implement IPP goals and behavioral intervention plans as directed by Program Managers and Care Coordinators.
• Document any unusual or special incidences with participants via Special Incident Report (SIR) and coordinate with Program Manager for reporting of suspected abuse.
• Provide updates to parents regarding participants’ progress and needs.
• Work with Easterseals Northern California team members and community resources to enhance the quality of the program and services provided.
• Procure and prepare daily snacks for participants and ensure clean-up of work/activity areas.
• Provide transportation to participants (must be 21 years of age to operate company vehicles).
• Conduct weekly inventory of program supplies and inform Program Manager of inventory needs.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local laws/legislations as applicable, as well as HIPAA laws and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age (21 years to operate company vehicles).
• One year of experience working in a team environment coaching and/or teaching adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills and an ability to interact respectfully and sensitively with clients, their families, and ESNorCal staff.
• Committed to ESNorCal values, including resilience and inclusion.
• Ability to work with up to three clients during a single session.
• Passionate about teaching and training.
• Patience and a positive attitude.
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving services.
• American Sign Language or bilingual ability is a plus.
• Demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment.
• Transport participants in a company vehicle (if over 21 years of age).

Physical Requirements

• Constant walking (65%) and supervision of participants (75%).
• Constant speaking and listening (75%) to participants and others.
• Frequent use of arms and fingers to grasp equipment, utensils, and dishes (60%).
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting to interact with participants (50%).
• Occasional lifting or transferring participants of up to 50 lbs. (20%).
• Occasional sitting and maintaining close visual attention to write reports and operate a computer (5%).
• Occasional driving (5%), including walking to, bending to enter, sitting, and using upper and lower limbs to operate a vehicle.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods, up to 6-8 hours a day.
• Visual and auditory ability to continuously work with clients, staff, and others in the workplace.
• Ability to utilize a computer and cell phone (iPhone).
• Frequent proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, read, and write using the primary language within the workplace.

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.
• Must obtain and maintain:
  • Clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
  • CPR certificate and QBS SafetyCare certificate.
  • National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Attend all assigned training.

Pay

$21.00 to $22.00 per hour

Schedule

Part time