Part-Time Direct Support Professional

Changing Lives, Shaping The Future

Job Title: Direct Support Professional I and II

Hourly Rate: $18.50/hr. DOE

Shifts Needed: Full-Time AM / PM / NOC Shifts Available

Work Location: La Puente, CA 91744

Redwood Family Care Network is a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to deliver world-class services, support, and advocacy in enriching and positive environments.

At Redwood Family Care Network, we uphold a strict zero-tolerance policy towards abuse and neglect, ensuring we report any allegations to appropriate authorities. Your health and safety and that of the individuals we support is our utmost priority.

We are searching for passionate individuals eager to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others who resonate with our mission, vision, and core values.

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) and After-Tax Roth options.
• Tuition discount through Capella University.
• Part-Time:
• Sick Time.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Employee discount program.
• Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay.
• Tuition discount through Capella University.

All applicants must pass a background check. Conditional offers of employment are subject to the review of any convictions related to the position.

Essential Functions:

• Assist adults with developmental disabilities in their daily lives, providing complete care in dietary, hygiene, grooming, and dressing needs.
• Redirect behaviors through engaging activities such as walking, reading, games, math, and computer projects.
• Outline and prepare daily routines for clients as specified in their Individual Program Plan.
• Assist clients with bathroom needs and personal care as required.
• Prepare daily meals and assist with clean-up.
• Transport clients in company vans when necessary.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid certification, CPI, and DSP 1 certification required.
• At least 1 year of professional or personal experience in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses, particularly with challenging behaviors, is strongly preferred.
• Must possess a valid in-state driver's license, be over 21, and have a driving record with no more than 2 points in the last 3 years.

Physical Requirements:

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

Successful candidates must pass all pre-employment requirements, including a background check and physical assessment.

Work Remotely: No

Work Location: One location