Job Description

House Lead- Ave D10, Bakersfield

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Hourly Rate: $25.00 - $27.00

Job Status: Part Time

Work Locations: Bakersfield, CA

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.

Our employees share their passion to make a positive impact in the lives of others. We are looking for individuals who share our Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Here's what you’ll do:

The HOUSE LEAD assist adults with developmental disabilities in their daily lives. House Lead assists with complete care of dietary, hygiene, grooming, and dressing needs. House Lead redirects behaviors with various activities including walking, reading, games, and computer projects.

Essential Functions

• Outline and prepare daily routine(s) for clients' (visual and active) as written in Individual Program Plan
• Support the needs and goals of each resident by participating in the development of IPP/ISP goals
• 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
• Perform other duties assigned

Certification and Qualifications:

• Must have: DSP 1, DSP 2, High School Diploma or GED
• Must have or obtain: CPR/First Aid, CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
• Minimum Experience: 3+ year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities (e.g. Autism) or mental illnesses (e.g. Bipolar) with challenging behaviors & 1 year supervising experience
• Minimum Driving Experience: Must have a valid in-state driver’s license, be over 21, provide current registration and insurance, and have a driving record with no more than 2 points

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 30lbs.
• Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Benefits for Part-Time:

• Sick Time
• EAP (Employee assistance program)
• Employee discount program
• Dayforce Wallet - On Demand Pay
• Tuition discount through Capella University

Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support.

All applicants are subject to a background check. Once a conditional offer is made and a background check has been completed, if Redwood Family Care Network is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of employment.

Work Remotely: No

Careers website: https://www.redwoodfcn.com/careers/