Direct Support Professional LEAD

Company: CASA ALLEGRA COMMUNITY SERVICES
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

First Priority* Fill in as emergency Direct Support Professional staff as needed (Floater)Provide client support including, but not limited to* Domestic Home Care including, but not limited to cleaning, cooking, and laundry* Domestic Self Care including, but not limited to bathing, dressing, and hygiene* Financial management such as budgeting, assisting client with good money choices* Promote healthy choices with diet, medical appointments, medications, exercise programs* Identify household needs and safety issues Promote recreation through social activities, classes, and areas of personal interest* Support relationships with family and friends, and facilitation of new relationships* Provide transportation for school, work, appointments, and community outings* Attend monthly staff meetings, in-services, safety meetings, training* Document daily log notes, medication sheets, incident reports, etc.* Communicate any major changes in client's schedule (hospital visit, taking client out of town, encountering difficulties in the community, etc.) to your Supervisor immediately* Follow Emergency Procedures (chain of authority, 911)* Record actual hours worked on our time and attendance system via smartphone, tablet, or computer and turn in on timeSupports when not filling in as DSP* Assist in training direct support professionals and community facilitators Assist when needed with personnel issues, client challenges, parents, etc.* Work with coordinators and direct support professionals (DSP) to ensure the client's access to the best life possible as dictated by the ISP* Work with DSP to promote good judgment in a safe and healthy environment for the people they support* Develop relationships with the clients House Errands such as shopping, dropping off supplies, etc.* Inspect homes to ensure homes are following procedures* Assuming other duties, responsibilities and special projects as needed* 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.* 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 supervisionHOURS: Minimum 40 hours per week (Flexible 24/7) Temporary to April 30, 2021 with potential for permanentSALARY: $20/hourPI128315122

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