Direct Support Professional II; DSP II

Direct Support Professional II (DSP II)

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Momentum is hiring a Direct Support Professional II (DSP II) to provide support to adults with disabilities. As a DSP II, you will be responsible for implementing Individual Service Plans (ISP) that promote independence and personal skills, helping to create safe and secure home environments for persons supported in Momentum’s Independent and Community Living Services program.

$18.00/hr – $19.00/hr

• 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
• Must be available to work weekends and on-call as needed
• Position is located in Stanton and Irvine

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leave
• Credit Union Benefits and Discounts
• Retirement Plan (403B)

• Provides individualized coaching in daily living skills
• Assists with within persons supported home
• Provides education and support in the use of community resources
• Maintains accurate and current records in individuals’ communication logs regarding information relevant to Individual Service Plans (ISP)
• Supports and assists persons supported in following their daily activity schedule including household meal preparation, maintaining sanitary and orderly conditions in their home, other household tasks, budgeting, ledgers, and transportation, as necessary
• Prompts and assists persons supported in medication management
• Teaches adaptive living skills and monitors the extent to which they are followed
• Assists participants in all aspects of personal care, including hygiene and medical/dental appointments
• Assists individuals in attending social activities to further social skills
• Trains program participants to access public transportation and assist persons supported in accessing benefits such as Social Security, SSI, IHSS and Section 8 housing
• Assists persons supported in weight bearing and non-weight bearing transfers

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Current and valid California driver license, liability insurance, and reliable means of transportation; required
• High school diploma or equivalent; required
• Must have reliable phone/access to phone (monthly stipend)
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with people with developmental and/or other disabilities; preferred
• Must be able to read, write, comprehend, and communicate effectively in English
• Successfully pass all post-offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug screening, and prove eligibility to work in the United States
• Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, lift up to 50 lbs., and transfer individuals
• Use of personal vehicle for assignments throughout service areas not normally assigned; highly preferred
• Must be available to travel throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties, as needed (mileage reimbursed)

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.