Direct Support Professional: Prader-Willi Syndrome

About the role

At Lifehouse, we focus on helping each person we support have the opportunity to lead a full life in their community. Our employees teach valuable daily life skills to people with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) living in their own homes. They create and maintain a safe, and life-enhancing environment for adults with PWS, a serious genetic disorder with unique neurological, physical, behavioral, and psychological characteristics helping them live full lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and assistance to the people you support so that they achieve their personal goals and those identified in their person-centered plans
• Teach independent living skills such as household tasks, money management, life skills and assistance with personal hygiene and care activities daily
• Support community integration and development of social skills through recreational and community engagement activities
• Monitor medication and accompany the people you support to medical appointments
• Ensure dietary management by maintaining food security and implementing individual menu plans as established by a dietician and maintain weight records
• Participate in the programmatic routine of physical activity designed to strengthen bones, increase muscle mass, and improve overall body composition
• Contribute to the development and documentation of behavior support plans
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and third-party agencies
• Participate in team meetings and training as well as agency-wide training opportunities

Qualifications

• Friendly, helpful attitude, willing to go the extra mile
• Experience working with individuals with I/DD - or other experience you find would be helpful for this position
• CA driver's license and a clean driving record
• Ability to pass LiveScan fingerprint clearance
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• A positive outlook and the urge to make a difference
• Prior experience with PWS strongly preferred, but not required
• Prior experience working as a DSP, CNA, or similar role in a related field

Schedule

Primarily roughly 3pm-10pm shifts, and flexible weekend availability. Full-time and part-time positions available.

Pay

$29.00 per hour. Work location: In person - Novato, California.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program