Direct Support Professional for Adults with Disabilities (Antioch, CA)
Company: VistAbility
Location: Antioch
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Direct Support Professional for Adults with Disabilities
(Antioch, CA) Apply Now Join a trusted and highly-regarded
non-profit agency based in Contra Costa County since 1965. We are
committed to providing outstanding person-centered services to
children and adults who have intellectual or developmental
disabilities. Enjoy a work environment that emphasizes work-life
balance and a culture of service. OUR CULTURE OF SERVICE: The
individuals and communities we serve are the reason we've been
around for almost 60 years! We strive to help each person become as
independent and self-sufficient as they can be. We invite you to
experience the satisfaction and fulfillment of being there for the
people who depend on you and working together with your team in a
culture of service. Be a part of a fun, dynamic, social program and
be a positive force in someone's life!The entry-level Direct
Support Professional (Instructor 1) assists and teaches adults who
have disabilities (eg. Down's Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy) at
our CAP-Antioch day program. Group activities include arts and
crafts, games, holiday parties, costume contests, music, cooking
classes, field trips (parks, museums, grocery store, mall,
restaurants, etc.), and more. As an Instructor 1, you would...+
Verbally and physically support people in their daily program in an
age-appropriate and respectful manner. (This includes providing
support in community settings.) + Manages peoples' medical and
personal care needs (including assisting with bathroom use),
privately, respectfully and using universal safety precautions+
Implements lesson plans as developed by the supervisory team and
collects data according to prescribed procedures.Must have:+ Valid
CA Driver license and good driving record required.+ Must meet
State licensing requirements involving health screening and
Department of Justice clearance including fingerprinting and
background check.+ COVID-19 Vaccination - subject to religious or
medical exemption requests+ Masking required when in presence of
any staff or participants Location: Antioch Hours: 8-3:30pm, Monday
- Friday, 37.5 hrs/wk Compensation: $15.54 per hour + great
benefits!Benefits for these work hours include:+ Medical, Dental,
Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, 403(b) retirement plan,+
Paid vacation, Sick Days, and 11 paid Holidays plus a paid
"holiday" on the employee's birthday.Our vacation accrual rates are
generous: 1st and 2nd year of employment = 2 weeks vacation a year;
3rd and 4th year of employment = 3 weeks vacation a year; 5th to
9th year of employment = 4 weeks vacation a year; the 10th year
onward = 5 weeks vacation a year.All positions open until
filledProgram: Community Access ProgramsThis is a non-management
positionThis is a full time position
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