Direct Support Professional - Community Adult Program

Core Responsibilities & Essential Job Functions

• Supervise and train participants on the skills needed to perform specific tasks, routines, and personal life activities.
• Aid participants in reinforcing essential life skills and/or teaching new skills.
• Coach participants to stay on task and build a support network between participants, other coaching team members, family, and community members.
• Supervise, monitor, and assist participants to maintain a healthy, safe environment and maximize participation in program activities, both on-site and in the community.
• Support clients with basic living skills such as toileting, hygiene care, food preparation, feeding assistance, dressing, chores, and other activities fundamental to daily living.
• Plan, organize, develop, and implement program activities for both large and small participant groups.
• Implement Individualized Plan for Participants (IPP) goals and behavioral intervention plans as directed by Program Managers and Care Coordinators.
• Document any unusual or special incidents with participants via Special Incident Report (“SIR”) and coordinate with Program Manager for suspected abuse reporting.
• Provide updates to parents regarding participants' progress and needs.
• Collaborate 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.
• Operate company vehicles to transport participants (must be 21 years old).
• Conduct weekly inventory of program supplies and inform Program Manager of inventory needs.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age (21 years to operate company vehicles).
• One year experience working in a team environment coaching and/or teaching adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (a plus but not required).
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact respectfully and sensitively with clients, client's family, and ESNorCal staff.
• Committed to ESNorCal values, including resilience and inclusion.
• Ability to work with up to three clients during a single session.
• Patient and positive attitude.
• Establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving services.
• American Sign Language or bilingual ability a plus.
• Demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment.
• Passionate about teaching and training.
• 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.

Conditions of Employment

• Must obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice.
• The People & Performance department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable federal, State, and local laws as well as fitness for position.
• 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.

Compensation

$21.00 to $22.00 per hour.