Giant Steps Community Programs

Direct Support Professional/ Caregiver/Behavior Technician

Giant Steps Community Programs  •  Bell, CA / South Gate, CA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Description

Ambiria Homes has been providing specialized residential services to adults with developmental disabilities within the Greater Los Angeles area since 2014. Each of our homes have a maximum of 3 residents with their own bedrooms. This allows individualized care and customized services in order to meet the needs of our residents. Our staff are trained extensively in all areas including the opportunity for training to become Registered Behavior Technicians, licensed Administrators and Direct Support Professionals.

We are seeking candidates that have the ability to calm residents and de-escalate situations when participants display verbal or physically aggressive behaviors. Most of these behaviors are triggered by others who do not have a caring or compassionate demeanor. Duties include cooking, cleaning, dispensing medications, documenting behavior patterns, driving residents safely to appointments and recreational activities in company vehicle.

Flexible schedules are available!


Requirements

Must be able to speak basic English/Debe hablar ingles basico

  • Must be caring and patient
  • Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred
  • Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs
  • Must pass background screening with Department of Justice
  • Successfully pass Physical and TB test
  • Must be willing to obtain Direct Support Professional Certification 1 & 2
  • Must be willing to obtain Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification (company paid training)
  • Must be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification (company paid training)
Giant Steps Community Programs

About Giant Steps Community Programs

Giant Steps is an agency providing services to adults with developmental disabilities within the Los Angeles County area. Our services range from group activities to individualized trainings. We assist our participants in their ability to become more independent in the community or in their own home and to gain employment experiences. In addition, we also have residential facilities providing 24 hour assistance and support.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Altadena, CA
Year Founded
2001
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