Adult Day Program Caregiver

Momentum is hiring a Caregiver/Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support disabled individuals in an Adult Day Program (ADP) setting. Under direct supervision of highly qualified professionals, our Caregiver/DSPs support the people who attend our programs. As a Caregiver/DSP, you promote a friendly, comfortable, safe environment where people support may progress socially, emotionally, and physically. With activities ranging from computer class, art class, sensory activities, and gardening, we are sure you will find something that hones your talents as you support individuals enhance their lives.

Our Caregiver/DSPs have the unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in healthcare and to develop caring relationships.

Benefits (Full-time):

• $500.00 Sign on Bonus*
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leave
• Credit Union Benefits and Discounts
• $750.00 Referral Bonus Program
• Retirement Plan (403B)
• Direct Deposit
• Hands-On Training
• Reliable Schedule

Caregiver/DSP Essential Responsibilities:

• Promotes a friendly, comfortable, and safe environment
• Respects and promotes the right of individuals
• Assist people attending the program with program activities and community-based activities
• Assist people attending the program with communication, feeding, mobility, toileting, hygiene, and other activities of daily living
• Follow each person's Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals
• Document behavioral and daily living skills data of people supported accurately and in a timely manner
• Document individuals’ activity participation and critical issues in a timely manner
• Follows and implements company policies
• Attends required in-service trainings
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business need

Caregiver/DSP Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid and current proof of legal right to drive in California; required
• High school diploma or equivalent; required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others
• Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug screening, physical exam, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds

*Sign on Bonus will be paid in two payments. First payment will be made after 90 days of active employment and second payment will be made after 6 months to active employees in good standing.

With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Southern California.

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.