Direct Support Professional - Group Home for Adults with Special Needs
Minimum Qualification
- Possess a valid California state’s driver’s license.
- Must be in good health which will be verified by health screening, including a test for tuberculosis.
- Must pass a criminal record clearance and fingerprinted through Live Scan.
- Be a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) or must become Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) within 12 months of hire date. RTB will be supervised by BCBA/QBMP.
- New staff must have at least six months prior experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities, with a focus on behavioral services; and
- Become a Registered Behavior Technician within twelve months of initial employment, or be either:
- A licensed psychiatric technician; or
- A Qualified Behavior Modification Professional
- Direct Care Staff shall successfully complete both segments of the competency-based training and passage of the competency test, or pass the challenge test, prior to or within one year of employment at the Enhanced Behavioral Supports Home.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Address basic care needs of residents including but not limited to the following: medical, nutritional, hygienic, social, recreational, personal management, transportation, meal preparations, etc.
- Address basic household needs including but not limited to the following: custodial, maintenance, schedules and routines, record keeping, documentation, etc.
- Perform skills training with residents which include but are not limited to the following: cooking, laundry, telephone, community awareness and access, relationships, budgeting, etc.
- Participate in the assessment process and collection of data.
- Participate in the design and implementation of each consumer’s programs, collection and analysis of ongoing data, and other assigned documentation pertaining to each clients program.
- Communicate with a vast array of people involved with the facility.
- Attend required training and staff meetings.
- Other duties as assigned by the Administrator, CEO or Board of Directors.
- Receive on-going supervision from BCBA (5%).
Additional Requirements
Must have at least six months prior experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities, with a focus on behavioral services. Possess strong communication skills. Maintain a pleasant and positive attitude. Ability to either work with a team or independently. Promote a positive working environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Shalamo Home is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour ($1 Shift differential for weekend work)
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Remotely:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person