Virtual Hiring Event Experienced Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) Caregivers

Why This Role is Different:

Our Santa Rosa Day Program is an active group environment where DSPs spend their day teaching mentoring engaging and supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  

What Youll Actually Do: 

• Lead creative group activities
• Teach and reinforce life skills that build confidence and promote independence and choice-making
• Support community outings and volunteer activities
• Provide motivation encouragement and positive reinforcement to help persons served reach their long-term goals
• Provide personal care including restroom hygiene eating and mobility support
• Provide behavioral support and use trained de-escalation techniques
• Support individuals with verbal and nonverbal communication needs
• Follow individualized support and behavior plans
• Drive company vehicles for outings and community activities
• Complete electronic documentation related to goals progress and daily activities
• Prepare clean and reset program areas throughout the day
• Work closely with your team in a busy and active environment 
• Collaborate with supervisors families and team members to ensure person-centered support

Qualifications :

To be considered for this position you must have:  

• At least 6 months of experience supporting adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
• Experience in an adult day program group home behavioral program or community-based setting preferred
• Hands-on experience with personal care behavioral support skill development or other direct support services
• Familiarity with developmental disabilities autism person-centered practices and behavior support strategies is highly desirable
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn electronic documentation systems
• Strong reading writing and communication skills
• Adaptable proactive patient and engaged
• Compassionate dependable and motivated
• Teamwork and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and active work environment
• Ability to lift and transfer up to 50 lbs.
• Must be 18 years or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid drivers license and ability to drive a company van

Relevant experience may include work as a Direct Support Professional Behavior Technician RBT Residential Counselor Community Support Worker Job Coach Respite Provider or another direct-support role working with adults with I/DD.

Additional Information :

Ready to make your next move  If you are an experienced DSP who enjoys teaching mentoring and helping people build greater independence in an active meaningful Day Program role we want to hear from you.  

Apply today to participate in our Santa Rosa Virtual Hiring Event!

We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Dungarvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race color religion sex protected veteran status disability genetic information national origin age gender identity sexual orientation or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time