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Direct Support Professional - Wayfinder Family Services - Los Angeles CA

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Job Description

Wayfinder Family Services (Wayfinder), is seeking DSP's for our five (5) Children & Adult Homes. In a warm, loving group home setting (6 residents per home), DSP's provide 24/7 professional care to blind/visually impaired, emotionally disturbed and/or multi-disabled children and adults ages 5-55. As a DSP, you will be responsible for providing compassionate care and assistance, making a positive difference in the daily life of our residents.

This is a non-exempt position that reports directly to the Group Home Administrator.

 

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
At Wayfinder safety is our #1 concern for both our staff and our clients. We are going above and beyond the recommendations of the CDC because we at Wayfinder feel it is important to provide to our staff the best and safest equipment possible.

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:                 

• Provide direct care to residents to increase daily living skills, cognitive development, socialization and behavior management.
• Provide supervision and support for our clients in meeting their goals as per each individual program.
• Assist clients with daily living needs and socialization's skills such as meals preparation, hygiene, groom, dress, exercise, and communication.
• Assist clients with prescribed medications.
• Develop a rapport with residents while building a caring and supportive relationship.

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills and Experience:                 

• High School Diploma required.
• A minimum six months experience working with special needs, medically fragile, and/or developmentally disabled population, preferably in a residential settings.
• DSP 1 & DSP 2 certification preferred.
• Prior experience and compliance with Title 17 & Title 22 preferred.
• CPI or Pro-Act certification preferred.
• Valid CA Driver License with a minimum of three (3) years good driving history to be approved by the agency’s insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive salary (DOE)

  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Long Term Disability

  • Long term Care

  • Flexible spending benefit options including qualified transportation

  • 401(K) retirement plan with a 4% employer match after qualification

  • Generous Paid Time Off

  • 10 Paid Holidays

  • Education Assistance Program

Metro Area
Los Angeles CA
Job Location City
Los Angeles
Job Location State
California
Job Location Zip
90043
Job Location Country
United States
Compensation
Hourly From: $15.00 To: $15.00
Job Category
Health and Medical
Prefered Experience
0 year(s)
Job Type
Part time
Language 1
English ( Speak )
Job Posting Date
Feb. 24, 2021

Organization Details

Organization Name
Wayfinder Family Services
Organizational Focus
Contact Person
Erika Gutierrez
Contact Phone
Erika Gutierrez
Contact Email
sghayouri@wayfinderfamily.org
Web Address
http://5300 Angeles Vista Blvd.


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