Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional page is loaded## Direct Support Professional remote type:
In Person locations:
Walnut Creek, CAtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
JR1289

Under the direction of the Care Coordinator, Assistant Program Manager and Program Manager , the Direct Support Worker works with adult learners with intellectual and developmental disabilities to ensure that they have access to the support, encouragement, tools, resources, and knowledge to lead happy fulfilling lives. The Direct Support Worker works with individuals and their families to develop individualized personal goals, and then establish and monitor action plans to help them reach these goals.

Our skilled staff will provide you with the training you need to feel comfortable and confident in all aspects of the role.
*** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
**** Supervise and train participants on the skills needed to perform specific tasks, routines, and personal life activities by applying a systematic process to improve participant’s ability to set goals, take action, and maximize strengths.
* Assist participants in reinforcing essential life skills and/or teaching new skills.
* Coach participants to stay on task, and cultivate a support network between participants, other coaching team members, family and community members.
* Supervise, monitor, and assist participants as necessary to maintain healthy, safe environment, and maximum participation in program activities, on site and in the community.
* Provide support to clients with basic living skills which includes toileting, hygiene care, food prep, feeding assistance, dressing, chores, and other activities that are fundamental to daily living.
* Assist with planning, organizing, developing and implementing program activities for both large and small participant groups.
* Implement IPP goals and behavioral intervention plans as directed by Program Managers and Care Coordinators.
* Documents any unusual or special incidences with participants via Special Incident Report (“SIR”), and coordinates with Program Manager for reporting of suspected abuse.
* Provide updates to parents regarding participants’ progress and needs.
* Work with Easterseals Northern California team members and community resources to enhance quality of program and services provided.
* Procure and prepare daily snacks for participants and ensure clean-up of work/activity areas.
* Provide transportation to participants (must be 21 years of age to operate company vehicles).
* Conduct weekly inventory of program supplies and inform Program Manager of inventory needs.
* Must adhere to all federal, state, and local laws/legislations as applicable as well as HIPAA laws and regulatory agencies
*** QUALIFICATIONS
* ***** Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent to:
**** High school Diploma or GED required.
* Must be at least 18 years of age (21 years to operate company vehicles).
* One year experience working in a team environment coaching and/or teaching adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities a plus but not required.
*** Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
**** Effective communication skills and an ability to interact respectfully and sensitively with clients, client’s family and ESNorCal staff.
* Committed to ESNorCal values, including resilience and inclusion.
* Ability to work with up to three clients during a single session.
* Passionate about teaching and training.
* Patience and a positive attitude.
* Establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving services.
* American Sign Language or bilingual ability a plus.
* Demonstrate good judgement and decision-making skills.
* Exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment.
* Transport participants in company vehicle (if over 21 years of age).
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* Physical Requirements:

**** Constant walking (65%) and supervision of participants (75%).
* Constant speaking and listening (75%) to participants and others.
* Frequent use of arms and fingers to grasp, equipment, utensils, and dishes (60%).
* Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to interact with participants (50%).
* Occasional…