Direct Support Professional

Company: CASA ALLEGRA COMMUNITY SERVICES
Location: Novato
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Job Description:

Description

Hours & Positions Vary

Specialized Day Programs
Monday - Friday 8:30am- 2:30pm or 9:30 am -3:00pm
Pay Rate: Up to $16.50/hour

Roommate Positions
This position has an obligation to be in the home overnight Sunday to Thursday 10:00pm to 6:30am in exchange for rent
In addition to being a roommate

Hours available through client In Home Support Services (IHSS)
Monday - Friday 3:00pm-10pm (IHSS)
Monday - Friday 6am-8:30am (IHSS)
2 weekend a month (IHSS) 10:00 pm Friday-10:00 pm Sunday
1 weekend a month (IHSS) 10:00 pm Fiday- 10:00 pm Sunday

Weekend Positions
Every other Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am-8:00 pm
DUTIES
Duties as specified by the coordinator will include, but may not be limited to:
--- Domestic Home Care (cleaning, cooking, laundry)
--- Domestic Self Care (bathing, dressing, hygiene)
--- Financial (budgeting, assisting client with good money choices)
--- Health (diet, medical appointments, medications, exercise programs)
--- Safety (ensuring the client is safe, safety training)
--- Recreation (social activities, classes, areas of personal interest)
--- Relationships (supporting relationships with family and friends, facilitation of new relationships)
--- Transportation (school, work, appointments, community outings)
--- Adhere to the principles of Supported Living
--- To work hours agreed upon in the client's monthly schedule
--- To attend monthly staff meetings
--- Documentation (complete daily log notes, medication sheets, incident reports, action forms, timecards, as needed)
--- To communicate any major changes in the client's schedule (hospital visit, taking a client out of town, encountering difficulties in the community, etc.) to your Coordinator or Supported Living Director immediately.
--- Non-exempt employees must record their actual hours worked on our time and attendance system via smartphone, computer, or landline phone by submit by 2pm Monday of pay week.
--- Submit supplemental timesheets (mileage, expenses and calculations) to Coordinator by Sunday evening of pay week.
--- To be honest and straightforward in all communications with management at CACS
--- To maintain a positive and professional relationship with your coordinator, co-workers, client's family and other support services
--- To participate in all in-services, trainings as requested by our coordinator
--- To follow any requests by the coordinator or Supported Living Director not out-lined above
--- Emergency Procedures (chain of authority, 911)





PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

The direct support professional should be enthusiastic, motivated, flexible, organized, responsible and accountable.

The DSP must demonstrate the ability to be a team player, have knowledge of the service they work in and take responsibility for their work.

The DSP must strive toward enabling the people they support to become a part of the community.

The DSP will adhere to the Code of Ethics delineated in the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals.

Requirements

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
The direct support professional should be enthusiastic, motivated, flexible, organized, responsible and accountable.
The DSP must demonstrate the ability to be a team player, have knowledge of the service they work in and take responsibility for their work.
The DSP must strive toward enabling the people they support to become a part of the community.
The DSP will adhere to the Code of Ethics delineated in the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals.


QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrate a working understanding of the concept of supported living.
Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively, as a team player, with other direct support professionals.
Must have a valid California driver's license and clean driving record
(according to our insurance company standards).
Must have and maintain a safe, registered and insured vehicle.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

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Keywords: CASA ALLEGRA COMMUNITY SERVICES, Novato , Direct Support Professional, Other , Novato, California