Direct Support Professional / DSP
Full Time • North Hollywood
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
ARC
If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, join our program serving adults with developmental disabilities. Serving the community in North Hollywood for over 50 years, ARC provides a rewarding employment opportunity to work with our terrific team and amazing clients as they grow in independence and strive to meet their full potential as community members.
Visit us at www.arc-cares.org to see more about who we are and what we do!
Shift options:
- Tuesday-Saturday 4p-12a
JOB OBJECTIVE
The Direct Support Professional is responsible for the health and safety, support, care, and services of the residents in the home and/or program participants to which they are assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES
None.
NATURE AND SCOPE
· Compassionately provide supervision, instruction, and assistance for all residents with personalized care and empathy.
· Address residents’ needs with respect and attention to safety.
· Use People First Language when interacting with residents, family, staff, and visitors.
· Maintain appropriate physical and emotional boundaries with clients, families and staff
· Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom.
· Actively engage residents through conversation and companionship.
· Engage with residents in a manner that promotes their independence and maintains their dignity.
· Help with meal preparation.
· Perform housekeeping duties.
· Report any unusual incidents or behavior to manager.
· Administer medications as outlined and trained.
· Maintain a safe environment for residents.
· Provide supervision, instruction, and assistance for residents as required in the Individual Program Plan (IPP) or as directed by a Manager.
· Supervise and participate in individual and group outings as assigned and/or as needed.
· Drive residents to and from appointments, outings, etc. as assigned or needed.
· Attend staff meetings and complete staff trainings.
· Able to push, pull and/or lift 50 pounds.
· Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
· High School diploma or GED equivalent
· Computer literacy (MS Word, send and receive emails)
· Have or can obtain a CPR/First Aid Certification
· Ability to appear for work on time and work until the end of shift.
· Ability to follow directions from a supervisor.
· Ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with co-workers.
· Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
· Ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written forms.
· Ability to accept training guidelines and apply constructive criticism.
· Ability to remain free of conflicts of interest or report them in a timely manner
· Must avoid complications with outside agencies (ie, IHSS, other care organizations)
· Must possess a valid CA driver’s license and clean driving record.
· Must be able to pass state and federal level background check and Live Scan fingerprinting.
WORKING CONDITIONS
· Works primarily in a home setting.
· Position works in and around kitchen equipment which may contain sharp knives and hot stoves or other hot or cold cooking utensils.
· Position involves preparing meals and requires contact with meat, poultry, and other food related products.
· Physical demands include ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
· May come in contact with bodily fluids which could potentially contain bloodborne pathogens.
· Frequent lifting of up to 50lbs is required.
· May drive company vehicle in busy traffic and during inclement weather.
· Work hours may vary depending on need for coverage.
Compensation: $17.50 per hour
For more than 50 years, ARC has served individuals with Developmental Disabilities from the greater Los Angeles area.
Most of the clients served have Down syndrome.
We reach more than 4,000 in the community annually through educational outreach as part of our inspirational Hand Bell and Chime Choirs.
Our History
ARC was created in 1969 through the determination of Mary Schallert and Dixie Henrikson- two mothers who fought for their daughters with Down Syndrome to become active members of the community, grow up with their family and friends, and lead meaningful and quality lives. With the support of other concerned parents, volunteers, and community members, these visionary leaders paved the way for individuals with developmental disabilities to gain access to services that enrich their lives and help them reach their full potential.
In 1975, ARC was incorporated as a charitable, nonprofit tax deductible corporation through the support of family members who volunteered legal and accounting services. Between 1985 and 2004 with the purchase of five adjacent properties in the North Hollywood community, ARC and its impact in the community grew. In 2014, ARC acquired its sixth adjacent property in the North Hollywood area of Los Angeles County.
In addition to providing direct services to individuals and their families, ARC advocates and brings awareness to the community about developmental disabilities. ARC also partners with community based organizations, colleges, high schools, Special Olympics, and other agencies to provide opportunities to over 350 volunteers each year. ARC volunteers bring a rich diversity to our programs and extend our reach in the community for educational and informative outreach opportunities.
Our Mission
We provide the resources, programs, education, and environment to support the independence and inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We partner with them towards fostering social relationships, cultivating their individual talents, allowing them to reach their full potential and a life filled with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Our Vision
ARC envisions a world where people with developmental disabilities live a full life as individuals who are included, accepted, and valued without stigma or limitations.
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