Direct Support Professional 1 (568

Job Description

Direct Support Professional 1
Atwater, CA

$16.50-$17.00

• Provide timely support for any issues that may impact participants’ well-being by observing, assessing, and reporting concerns to the program manager.
• Collaborate with participants and their support teams to achieve their goals by implementing assigned training plans and participating in assessment, planning, and evaluation processes.
• Transport participants to community events and outings and if assigned, to transport individuals on a fixed route to and from their homes.
• Driver responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting passengers with boarding and exiting the vehicle, ensuring their safety and comfort, conducting and documenting daily vehicle inspections, and reporting any maintenance or safety issues.
• Facilitate individual and group learning experiences.
• Assist and support individuals with hygiene, toileting, and feeding.
• Uphold the agency’s positive reputation by engaging with individuals both within and outside the Kings View community through professional conduct and effective communication.
• Work for assigned individuals per the posted schedule of support and be willing to cover other shifts as needed.
• Maintain accurate records, including timely completion of all daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly support documentation, and track participant progress towards goals.
• Collaborate with Kings View team members by participating in team meetings, maintaining accurate documentation, responding to inquiries, and engaging in proactive problem-solving.
• Promote healthy group dynamics by adhering to established boundaries and expectations and participating in conflict resolutions as needed.
• Attend all required meetings, training sessions, classes, and seminars for continuing education.
• Participate in IDT meetings as directed.
• Complete the required continuing education, training, and certifications each year to meet Title 17 and Title 22 requirements as applicable to the position and assigned program(s).
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall functioning and success of the program, to include maintaining facility cleanliness.

• High School Diploma (Or Equivalent)

• Adult First Aid and CPR.
• Class C Driving License
• Knowledge of best practices in behavioral health and support for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to interact effectively with management, ability to work with a diverse population, ability to work with clients with behaviors. Organization skills, time management skills, good written and verbal communication skills, multi-tasking skills, critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, interpretation, problem-solving, teaching, and comparing. Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule to meet program participants' needs. Understand, adhere to, and actively implement the Kings View WEC:
  Vision, M