Direct Support Professional

*We are looking for staff that are eager to learn and want to make a difference! Positions are available across all of LA county, please contact us for specific geographic locations.
* *Direct Support Staff/ Direct Support Professional will be _responsible _for but not limited to the following, understanding that it will vary with each individual:* * Conduct assessments of the person being supported.
* Minimize risks of endangerment to the health, safety, and well being of the individuals being supported.
* Perform first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), operate 24-hour emergency assistance systems, as appropriate to the need with respect to any specific consumer * Achieve the intended results of the service being performed.
* Participate in the IPP/ISP (if applicable) development and circle of support meetings.
* Being open and understanding to different methods of learning and teaching.
* Monitor individual’s health issues and supervise and safeguard medications as well as monitor side effects.
* Develop and monitor daily program plans and reports.
* Be prepared for emergencies and monitor the safety of the person being supported including special incident reports and follow-up.
* Assistance in finding, modifying, and maintaining a home.
* Facilitating circles of support to encourage the development of unpaid and natural supports in the community.
* Advocacy and self advocacy facilitation.
* Assist with development of employment and educational goals.
* Securing and maintaining adaptive equipment and supplies that may be required by the individual being supported with the assistance from various resources.
* Assist with developing social, behavioral, and daily living skills training and support.
* Assist individuals in applying for resources such as Medi-Cal, Social-Security, Access Services, Cal-Fresh and any other resource available to them.
* Support the individual in coordinating their activities of daily living, such as meal preparation, including: planning, shopping, cooking, and storage of food.
* Assist and/or make sure that routine household activities aimed at maintaining a clean and safe home are performed on a daily basis.
* Assist with locating, scheduling, and attending appropriate medical services.
* Assist with selecting and moving into a home; locating and choosing suitable house mates if applicable; and acquiring household furnishings.
* Assisting the individual being supported with becoming aware of and effectively using the transportation system, police, fire, and emergency help available in the community to the general public.
* Assist with creating a disaster plan and 24-hour emergency assistance, including direct service in response to calls for assistance.
This service also includes assisting the individual being supported to acquire, use, and maintain devices (i.
e.
: cellphones, Ipads, etc.
) needed to summon immediate assistance when threats to health, safety, and well-being occur or actual emergencies are taking place.
* Identifying and reporting abuse to appropriate agencies in a timely manner, family, supervisor, director, vendor of TPIM and or those in the circle of support to whom which the person being supported wants to share the information.
* Assist individuals with financial management, budgeting, and safeguards.
* Must understand people first language.
* Must be knowledgeable about Title 17, the philosophy of The Power In Me, organizational structure, and the program design.
* Must be: responsible, friendly, patient, understanding, adapts easily to changes, active and willing to participate in activities, cooperative, and always willing to go there and beyond.
* Must be compatible and have a good relationship with the individual/s that is/are being supported.
* Assist and support with animal companions (i.
e.
Canines).
* Must have a positive and professional relationship and be able to work collaboratively with others in a multi-agency, interdisciplinary configuration (e.
g.
other regional centers, courts, mental health systems, probation), for the successful support of the individual.
* Support those individuals that are attending substance abuse prevention and/or treatment programs (if applicable).
*_MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:_* * Must be at least 18 years of age * Experience is preferred in a related field * Valid Social Security Number * Eligibility for employment in this country * Acceptable background and fingerprint screening by the Department of Justice and FBI * Acceptable Department of Motor Vehicle record and Driver’s License * Physical and TB test clearance within the past 12 months * Must meet the age requirement and experience for the position that he/she is applying to * Should have the skills, training, or education necessary to establish and maintain a constructive and appropriate personal relationship with the individual being supported * Must be creative and open minded to make sure that activities and resources that are being provided are cost efficient and beneficial to the person being supported * Must agree to complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education each year * First Aid/CPR training course approved by the American Red Cross * Strong commitment to provide a quality program * Must be willing to adapt to the different roles and responsibilities as the needs and services of individuals may change or vary *\*In High Need of Spanish Speaking Staff!* Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $18.
00 - $18.
50 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Night shift * Overnight shift * Weekends as needed Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * DSP: 1 year (Preferred) Language: * Spanish (Preferred) License/Certification: * Driver's License (Preferred) * CPR Certification (Preferred) Shift availability: * Day Shift (Preferred) * Night Shift (Preferred) * Overnight Shift (Preferred) Work Location: Multiple locations