DSP: Direct Support Professional Starts $17/hour

McKinleyville CA

Description

Job description Seeking full time staff to work one on one with a young man in his McKinleyville home. He is non-verbal. He enjoys interactive companionship with his staff and is also content to spend time with his own interests. He loves to take a short walk to eat at the park, enjoys car rides to park by the ocean to listen to the waves and get some fresh air. He likes Cocomelon, cartoons and movies. He attends Day Program in Eureka and needs to be picked up there by staff on weekdays. He will only get in a sedan. This is not because of physical limitation. DUTIES INCLUDE -Direct personal care such as hygiene and other health related tasks, or providing assistance to take medications and follow other doctor’s orders. -Supervision of wellbeing, maintaining safe and clean environment. -Following Individual Support Plan. -Teaching daily living skills, support to pursue activities of interest and assistance with household duties and errands. -Maintenance of life records, attend trainings and staff meetings, and regular communication with the team supporting the person. REQUIREMENTS: -Must be local. We do not do phone interviews and we need staff to begin training sooner than relocation would allow. -Must be able to pass a background (DOJ fingerprint) clearance. -Must have a clean driving record including no DUIs for the last five years. -Must have a reliable vehicle that is in good working condition that you can use during shift. -Must have good written and oral communication skills. -Must be able to provide proof of being fully vaccinated/boosted against Covid-19. Radiant Living is a Supported Living Service Agency employing teams of Direct Support Professionals. DSPs work one on one with individuals who have developmental challenges, providing support needed for the person to be able to live in their own homes, access and participate in community, pursue their interests and live a life of their own choosing. DSP work is great for building experience or for those who already have skills in the fields of social work, education, healthcare, psychology and any fields involving working with people. It's also great for people who are drawn to do meaningful work and make a difference in the world. The people we support have a wide variety of challenges which can include: Cognitive, Developmental, Behavioral, Physical Disabilities and also disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and Autism. We also support people who have Mental Health and Behavioral Challenges as well as those who are Aging or have higher medical needs. Some of our clients are very independent, only needing a handful of support hours a week. Some have jobs, spouses or a very active community lives that keeps them busy. Others have no verbal skills and require direct care in most aspects of their life. Please reply with resume and cover letter and a phone number.