Entry Level Caregiver (Weekends)
Purpose
All’s Well Healthcare has partnered with the State of California’s Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to launch a statewide, paid 3-month shadow training program. This initiative matches candidates with organizations that support adults with special needs.
About the role
As a Direct Service Professional (DSP) Intern, you’ll work under the supervision of an experienced DSP mentor for up to three months and 30 hours per week. This internship gives you hands-on experience where you will shadow train and learn how to support individuals with diverse developmental and or intellectual needs in living more independent and living fulfilling lives.
Responsibilities
- Helping individuals feel empowered and respected
- S supporting communication and social interaction
- Assisting with daily living skills (e.g. cooking, hygiene, transportation)
- Encouraging and supporting participation in community activities
- Facilitating access to services and resources
- Supporting education, job readiness, and career goals
- Promoting health and wellness
- Advocating for individual rights and inclusion
- Helping build and maintain meaningful relationships
- Documenting services and progress
- Ensuring the person remains at the center of all decision-making
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have a High School Diploma (or equivalent) or a Certificate of Completion
- Must have a valid Identification Card or Driver’s License
- Must pass a background check and other required health screenings
Physical Requirements
- A DSP Intern may work indoors or outdoors and may perform tasks which involve frequent sitting, standing, writing, or performing repetitive motions.
- On occasion a DSP may perform tasks that involve, but are not limited to bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, standing, reaching, walking, and lifting of 25 lbs.
Pay
PAY: $16.90-$19 per hour. Weekly pay + incentives offered.
Program Perks
- Weekly pay
- Employment retention payments at six and twelve months
- Free Interactive training
- A variety of schedules available
Benefits
- Play an integral role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their community
- May lead to a long-term career path
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
Contact Information
The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf
The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
Temporary Assignments
For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
E-Verify Participation
We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
Los Angeles, CA Applicants
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Learn More
Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf