Direct Support Professional - House Lead

Location
Visalia
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Changing Lives Shaping The Future

DSP HOUSE LEAD- Tulare/Visalia

Job Title : Direct Support Professional House Lead
Hourly Rate : $24
Job Status : Full Time
DSP 1 & 2 REQUIRED TO APPLY

 

Redwood Family Care Network is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Mission is to provide World Class person-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments.  Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support. 
 

Benefits: Full-Time

  • Comprehensive benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance. 
  • HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
  • EAP (Employee assistance program)
  • Employee discount program
  • PTO (Paid time off)
  • Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
  • Pre-Tax 401(k)
  • After-Tax Roth
  • Tuition discount through Capella University
All applicants are subject to a background check. Once a conditional offer is made and a background check has been completed, if Redwood Family Care Network is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of employment. 

Here's What You'll Do:

The House Lead supports individuals with developmental disabilities to have quality of life by promoting the health, safety and well-being of residents. A Direct Support Professional serves as an advocate for our clients.

Essential Functions

·         Outline and prepare daily routine(s) for clients' (visual and active) as written in Individual Program Plan.
·         Support the needs and goals of each resident by participating in the development of IPP/ISP goals.
·         Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment for the clients.
·         Support the needs and goals of each resident by taking them to visit family and friends, to preferred leisure/recreation activities, and encouraging them to socialize among peers.
·         Assist clients with personal care such as grooming, bathroom needs, changing clients' undergarments and/or clothing if needed.
·         Prepare daily meals and assist with clean-up.
·         Pick-up/drop-off clients in company vans from/to their home/facility (if necessary).
·         Report any incidents or problems and communicate daily with administers.
·         Perform other duties assigned

Education and Experience

  • Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED, CPR/FA, CPI, and DSP 1 & 2  Certifications
  • Minimum Experience: 3 + years of professional or personal experience supporting Adults with developmental disabilities (e.g. Autism) or mental illnesses (e.g. Bipolar) with challenging behaviors strongly preferred
  • Minimum Driving Experience: Must have a valid in-state driver’s license, be over 21, provide current registration and insurance, and have a driving record with no more than 2 points within the last 3 years.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50lbs.
  • Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

The Candidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check, physical, etc.

Work Location:

  • One location

Work Remotely:

  • No


Visit our Careers website: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/redwood/CANDIDATEPORTAL

 

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Top Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Hospital indemnity
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Health care flexible spending account
  • Dependent care flexible spending account
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount program
  • Paid time off
  • Daily pay
  • 401(k)
  • Roth 401(k)
  • Tuition discount