DSP - Community Support Staff

Job Details:

Job Location:

Supported and Independent Living Services
- Lafayette, CA 94549, Position Type:
Full-Time/Part-Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $22.68 Hourly,

Travel Percentage :
Negligible,

Job Shift: Any, Job Category:
Nonprofit
- Social Services, The Community Support Staff (CSS) serves primarily as a personal attendant for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to provide home and community-based support to individuals to live meaningful lives. As a personal attendant, the primary responsibility of the CSS is to assist participants in personal care including bathing, eating, personal hygiene needs, and toileting as well as monitor general health conditions and provide supervision as outlined in the individual’s Individual Program Plan (IPP) and Person-Centered Individual Service Plan (ISP).

Such services are provided by the CSS to maintain community placement in a home of their own. In doing so, it is essential that the CSS maintains a good working relationship with the individuals served by respecting their personal rights and ensuring their care, welfare and safety. The CSS may also be required, at a minimum level, to assist individuals with maintaining their household including cleaning and meal preparation.

These types of activities shall constitute less than 20% of total duties. Additionally, due to the personal care needs of the individual, including the need for supervision, the CSS will also support the individual in accessing the community per the individual’s wishes which may include taking individuals to their appointments and supervising personal errands. The CSS is also responsible for providing services and maintaining the Five Principles of Supported Living and consumers’ full participation in their lives and the responsibilities of an adult life.

The CSS is responsible for adhering to California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Consumer Rights, and all aspects of the Individual Service Plan (ISP) process. As outlined in Employee Handbook Section 1-10 (Work Environment), employees may encounter challenging, or unpredictable behaviors while providing support services.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Six months’ experience working with persons with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities or in a human services field, preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Adequate knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Valid California driver’s license with a minimum of three years’ driving experience, acceptable DMV printout, and proof of vehicle insurance.
• Reliable vehicle for transportation of individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
• Maintain current and valid First Aid and CPR training.
• Pass a criminal background check as required by the California Department of Social Services.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and assist individuals with transfers to and from mobility equipment and vehicles.
• Pass a pre-employment physical indicating ability to perform the essential functions of the position as stated below.

• Provide direct service and support and personal assistance services for individuals served by the program (personal hygiene and grooming needs, assistance with self-administration of medications, toileting and continence care, and providing general supervision to maintain the individual’s safety).
• Support individuals using person-centered approaches consistent with the participant’s IPP and ISP to promote health, safety, dignity, and successful community participation.
• Providing basic meal preparation, laundry,…