Job description

In the Supported Living Services (SLS) Program, the Trainer I position will be referred to as Direct Support Staff (DSS) for the purpose of consistency with the service philosophy. DSS provides assistance to adult individuals with developmental disabilities. The support provided is flexible and tailored to meet the needs and preferences of each individual served, in accordance with the individual’s person-centered plan. The services provided may include assistance with meal preparation, personal care, home maintenance, shopping, self-help support, medication and health-related skills, wheelchair transferring and assistive technology as necessary. Direct Support Staff maintain high standards of personal conduct, professionalism, and work in collaboration with other members of the individual’s support system. Services also include supporting the individual’s choices and preferences within appropriate health and safety guidelines as well as fostering relationships and community involvement. Direct Support Staff must be able to provide on-call assistance to individuals when necessary and proactively communicate with Community Support Facilitators (CSF) and program supervisors.

Prepare meals and assist with eating

• Assist with bathing and toileting
• Perform light cleaning as necessary
• Assist individual with general (non therapeutic) physical activity
• Assist with therapeutic exercises as per therapist’s approved recommendations and training
• Do laundry & shopping with or for individuals
• Monitor and/or assist with medication management and general health care and safety needs according to medical and therapeutic recommendations and the Life Steps SLS standards of care

Provide continuous support for the individual’s health and safety needs:

• Ensure health and safety needs are met according to health and safety plan
• Immediately notify supervisor or other authority if the individual presents a danger to self or others
• Alert appropriate authorities immediately in case of emergency.
• Utilize emergency pager system and following emergency protocols as directed by supervisor
• Provide on-call assistance to clients in the event of illness, crisis, holidays, etc.
• Assist the individual in increasing or maintaining their quality of life according to their person-centered plan
• Address the Plan action steps according to job description and individual’s defined needs and preferences
• Follow plans and support individuals desires for independence and self-responsibility including fostering relationships and community involvement
• Attend regularly scheduled person-centered meetings for the individual(s) served and be an active member of an individual’s circle of support
• Foster maximum self-determination per individual’s defined wishes
• Transfer individual as necessary and in accordance with the individuals transfer assessment and transfer policy
• Assist individual with transfers between wheelchairs and toilet when necessary
• Transfer individual between bed and wheelchair as needed
• Transfer individual into and out of tub/shower as needed
• Assist individual with wheelchair and other mobility needs

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, CNA preferred
• Minimum of one year directly related experience preferred
• Demonstrating written communication skills and the ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team.
• Current certifications in CPR and First Aid
• Must have valid California Driver’s License and current automobile insurance.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Must be fully vaccinated, Required to wear a mask

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Eagle Rock, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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