Direct Support Professional (South Bay)

Position Title: Direct Support Professional

Work Location: South Bay Area

Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time

Working Hours: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM (or overnight shift available, 10:00 PM - 9:00 AM)

Compensation: $22 - $26 / hourly (depending on experience)

JOB SUMMARY:

Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) is a Bay Area non-profit organization founded in 1996 and focused on helping individuals with special needs and their families find love, hope, respect, and support through integrated community involvement. FCSN Adaptive Supported Living Services (ASLS) is seeking an energetic, patient, detail-oriented, and reliable direct support staff. The Direct Support Professional provides adaptive supported living services to adults with developmental disabilities who live in their own homes. The DSP provide one-to-one support in client’s homes or out in the community.

We are looking for people who are mission driven and who care about supporting people in need. We are looking for people who enjoy working with people with developmental disabilities who may have complex service needs. This may include working with clients who have low verbal abilities, poor comprehension, and some behavioral challenges. We are also looking for people who are interested in teaching and role modeling a positive lifestyle. Candidate’s availability and flexibility to work when needed is a plus. In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers are encouraged to apply.

JOB DUTIES:

• Provide in-home support to clients who live in their own homes
• Consistently implement established behavior support strategies to reduce potential health, safety, and other risks and ensure clients’ well-being
• Support clients with Service Plan which may include but not limited to the following: shopping, budgeting, safety awareness, community access, positive relationship building, physical fitness, positive recreation, anger management, behavior and crisis intervention, coping skills, and maintaining a clean and healthy home environment
• Address basic care needs of clients including but not limited to the following: medical, nutritional, hygienic, activities of daily living, social, recreational, personal management, transportation, meal preparations, and personal hygiene needs which may require exposure to bodily fluids (feces, urine, blood etc.)
• Assist client with household management needs including but not limited to the following: regular household maintenance, developing schedules and routines, record keeping, documentation, and paying bills etc.
• Monitor client progress towards Individual Service Plan (ISP) objectives by maintaining and submitting daily/weekly/monthly progress notes to Case Manager
• Support client in a person centered manner
• Transport clients in the community, for the doctor appointment, or attend adult day program as needed
• Responsible for the health and safety of assigned client
• Attend required training and staff meetings
• Adhere to all FCSN policies, procedures, and program rules
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers are encouraged to apply
• Bi-lingual in Mandarin is a plus
• RBT certification is a plus
• Must be 18 years of age;
• Has high school diploma or GED
• One year or more experience working with the developmentally disabled preferred
• Possess a valid California state driver’s license, current registration, and valid vehicle insurance
• Ability to work independently and display good independent judgment;
• Strong time management skills, patient, and detailed oriented;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with clients, parents, social workers, fellow workers, and others in a positive and constructive manner;
  

COMPANY-WIDE JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass DOJ fingerprint-based background clearance prior to onboarding
• Must pass a health screening and TB test prior to onboarding
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record
• Obtain valid CPR and First Aid Certificate within one month of joining (employer-covered)
  

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) & Company Matching
• Paid Sick Leave
• Sign-On Bonus
• Referral Bonus
• Staff Wellness Events