Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Santa Rosa, CA - USA
Job Summary
What Youll Do:
- Coach and mentor individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD)
- Engage individuals through workshop activities to enhance skills. Leading activities such as music art games reading audio/visual and other life enrichment activities.
- Teach and assist individuals with daily life skills such as cooking money management and community volunteering opportunities to foster independence.
- Lead fun outings and workshops and continuously engage individuals in activities.
- Assist individuals with personal care and provide behavioral interventions daily.
- Perform housekeeping duties; cleaning and cooking
- Provide compassionate person-centered care tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborate with your team to create a safe supportive and fun environment.
- Report on daily outcomes within the electronic documentation system.
Why This Role is Rewarding:
- Youll see the direct impact of your work every day as the people you support achieve their goals and increase their confidence.
- This is more than a job - its a chance to mentor teach and inspire.
- The skills and relationships you build here are as rewarding as they are impactful.
Qualifications :
- 6 months or more experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Highschool Diploma or GED
- Must be 21 years or older
- Valid drivers license and ability to drive a company van
- Comfortable providing personal care and behavioral support
- Compassion patience professionalism
- Adaptable with a positive attitude
- The ability to take initiative and pivot
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and active work environment
- Proficient with basic computer skills and able to learn new systems
- Good communication is key in this role. Youll rely on your reading writing and communication skills to document care follow support plans and collaborate with both internal and external team members
- Ability to lift and transfer 50 lbs
Additional Information :
We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Dungarvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race color religion sex protected veteran status disability genetic information national origin age gender identity sexual orientation or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law.
Ready to start your journey Apply today! Your next meaningful career move starts here. Together we can create a better tomorrow for the people we serve and the communities we live in.
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7/31
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
About Company
At Dungarvin, we're not just a national company; we're a family of caring, passionate, and dedicated team members working together nationwide to offer top-notch, community-based support. Our mission is simple: We're here to provide exceptional assistance to individuals with intellectu ... View more