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Redwood Family Care Network

Direct Support Professional II - Inglewood, CA at Redwood Family Care Network

Redwood Family Care Network No longer available $24+/hour

Job Description

Changing Lives Shaping The Future

Direct Support Professional II - Hiring Now!
Job Title : Direct Support Professional - EBSH Children's Group Home
Hourly Rate : $24.50
Shifts Needed : AM/PM
Job Status : Full Time & Part Time
Work Locations : Inglewood, CA



MUST have DSP 1 & DSP 2 CERTIFICATES

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. O ur employees are sharing their passion to make a positive impact in the lives of others. We are looking for individuals who share our Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

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
Benefits: Part-Time
  • Sick Time
  • EAP (Employee assistance program)
  • Employee discount program
  • Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
  • Tuition discount through Capella University


Here's What You'll Do:

The Direct Support Professional II (DSP2) assists children with developmental disabilities in their daily lives in a (EBSH home). Assists with complete care of dietary, hygiene, grooming, and dressing needs. Redirects behaviors with various activities including, walking, reading, games, math, and computer projects.

Essential Functions
  • Outline and prepare daily routine(s) for clients' (visual and active) as written in Individual Program Plan.
  • Assist clients with bathroom needs.
  • Change 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).
Education and Experience
  • Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid, CPI, and MUST have DSP 1 & DSP 2.
  • RBT needs to be completed within 12 months of hire. Training, classes, and support to achieve certification is available to motivated staff (fast-track also available)
  • Minimum Experience: 1 year of professional or personal experience supporting individuals 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 3 points within the last 3 years.
Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
  • 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, 5 panel drug screen, and TB test.

Work Remotely
  • No
Work Location: One location

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