Direct Support Professional (Full and Part-Time Hours Available!)
San Diego, CA - USA
Job Summary
Direct Support Professional in Community Integration
Join a mission-driven team dedicated to empowering adults with developmental disabilities.
Full-time and Part-time hours available in San Diego and several surrounding areas!
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8am to 2pm
Compensation: $20.50(part-time DSP); $19.50 (full-time DSP)
Available Locations: San Diego and all surrounding areas!
About the Community Integration Training Program (CITP)
The CITP is a community-based vocational and social skills program designed to help individuals develop the skills needed to participate fully in everyday life. Through volunteer opportunities and hands-on experiences participants progress at their own pace toward personal and employment goals.
Program Highlights
- 100% community-based program (small businesses nonprofits schools etc.)
- Focus on skill-building socialization and job readiness
- Small group support (3:1 client-to-Job Coach ratio)
- Individualized plans tailored to each participants goals and abilities
- Emphasis on independence personal choice and community integration
Participants receive personalized support through a collaborative plan involving their Direct Support Professional including family members staff and community partners.
Job Specific Essential Duties
- Train support and monitor clients while in the community.
- Participate in the development of a circle of support to build relationships with family friends neighbors and other community.
- Develop individualized adaptive support materials as needed.
- Develop and expand clients participation in integrated employment activities.
- Assist with development and implementation of clients annual plan goals and objectives
- Participate in clients annual Individualized Program Plan (IPP) meeting
- Provide same day shift coverage as requested by supervisor.
Benefits*
- Employer-sponsored Medical Vision and Dental Insurance
- Generous 401(k) Employer Match
- Accrued Sick & Vacation Hours along with Years of Service Pay and Paid Holidays
- Employee discount program (discounts at the SD Zoo Legoland dining gyms and so much more!)
- Wellness Program with Prize-Winning Monthly Challenges
- Quarterly Opportunity Draws
- Mileage Reimbursement if applicable
- Free Access to Newly Remodeled Fitness Center at the San Diego Office
- Employee Assistance Program
*Some of the above benefits apply to full-time employees only.
Minimum Experience andQualifications
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Experience:1 year working in social services education or with the developmentally disabled population preferred
- Driving:3 years driving experience; own vehicle for transportation; willing to drive up to 3 clients in your personal vehicle at once (mileage reimbursed at current IRS rate)
About Toward Maximum Independence (TMI)
Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in leading meaningful inclusive lives within their communities. Our mission is to empower individuals to build independence develop skills and engage in real-world employment and relationships.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
Founded in 1981, TMI is a nonprofit agency providing innovative and trusted services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and veterans with disabilities. Our services are offered throughout San Diego, Riverside and Impe ... View more