Direct Support Professional 2

Company: Redwood Family Care Network
Location: Camarillo
Posted on: October 6, 2024

Job Description:

Support individuals with developmental disabilities to have quality of life by promoting their health, safety, and well-being as an advocate and caregiver.

Redwood Family Care Network is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Mission is to provide World Class person-centered services, supports, and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments. We take a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect, and we are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support.

As a Direct Support Professional II, you will support individuals with developmental disabilities to have quality of life by promoting their health, safety, and well-being as an advocate and caregiver. You will serve as an advocate for our clients, supporting their needs and goals, and participating in the development of Individual Program Plans (IPPs).

Key Responsibilities:

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• Outline and prepare daily routines for clients as written in Individual Program Plans (IPPs)
  
• Support the needs and goals of each resident by participating in the development of IPPs
  
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for the clients
  
• Support the needs and goals of each resident by taking them to visit family and friends, to preferred leisure/recreation activities, and encouraging them to socialize among peers
  
• Assist clients with personal care, such as grooming, bathroom needs, changing clients' undergarments and/or clothing if needed
  
• Prepare daily meals and assist with clean-up
  
• Pick-up/drop-off clients in company vans from/to their home/facility (if necessary)
  
• Report any incidents or problems and communicate daily with administrators
  
  
  Requirements:
  
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  • High School Diploma or equivalent
    
  • At least 1 year of professional or personal experience in caregiving (Preferred experience in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses with challenging behaviors)
    
  • Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2 Required
    
  • First Aid / CPR/ CPI
    
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
    
  • Must have a California Driver's License
    
  • Candidates must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check
    
    
    Physical Requirements:
    
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    • Must be able to lift 50lbs
      
    • Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
      

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