Direct Support Personnel

$22 – $23 per hour

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides quality care to adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, supports them with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in a residential facility, implements programs and services as specified in the client’s individualized service plan; documents the care and services provided. 

General Details: 

• Schedule: 40 hours per week (part time available)
• Shift: PM 
• Location: Santee (San Diego County)
• Pay: $22-23/hr commensurate with experience
• Assignment length: 13 weeks to start but likely to extend to 6 months or longer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Direct Support Personnel I assists individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth and development of interpersonal skills and activities of daily living in the home, community or residential setting. The Direct Support Personnel I works directly with the resident and provides supports for activities of daily living and adaptive skills. The Direct Support Personnel I should follow the guidance of the resident/ patients Individual Service Plan.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or its equivalent
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health Certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks

Varying Schedules – 13 week assignments  

? Experience Requirements:
All Reqs: It’s crucial that staff come in with experience working with true IDD  populations that exhibit behavioral challenges

o CCL – DSP with 6 months + of experience with adults with IDD

o ICF – up to 6 months of experience with adults with IDD or 6 month as DSP in  other settings.

? Key Screening Questions: Similar to MTN Shadows.

 
• NEEEDED: What levels of disability clientele have you worked with from Mild –  Severe. What specific behaviors did they exhibit? (Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down’s  syndrome, etc.)

o Are you comfortable working with children and adults, what are the age groups  have you worked with in the past? Are you comfortable working in multiple homes?

o Are you 100% committed and comfortable commuting to El Cajon on a full-time  basis? Many times, fall-off occurs because HCPs claim they are fine with a  commute, only to quit a week in because the drive is too lengthy.

o Do you have any physical limitations? You may be required to assist with moving  and transporting some of the clients.

o For Residential Facilitators – Do you have any experience managing challenging  behaviors. Do you have any certifications such as “Pro-Act” or “Crisis Prevention  Intervention(CPI)”