Direct Support Professional-Orange County

<strong>At&nbsp;Adjoin,&nbsp;we strive to create an impassioned and fulfilling environment for both our clients and employees. We have been in action for 40 years and have worked tirelessly towards generating a positive impact in our communities. If you are interested in serving your community and becoming a valued asset to our team, please read ahead!</strong>

Orange County - Mission Viejo, CA, 92691

Adjoin

<strong>At Adjoin, we are agents of change, building a future where all people can belong in the places they live, work, learn, and play. Together with our community partners, we remove barriers to belonging with innovative solutions that center the unique needs of every individual we serve. <br /><br /><br /></strong> https://adjoin.org/

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Support

$17.00 - $19.00

Overview: <p class="ignore-global-css">Adjoin is a non-profit social services organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 40 years. At Adjoin, we strive to create an impassioned and fulfilling environment for both our clients and employees. We work tirelessly towards generating a positive impact in our communities and supporting people with disabilities to become fully engaged members where they can successfully<strong class="ignore-global-css">live, work, learn, and play</strong>! If you want a career that is highly<strong class="ignore-global-css">impactful</strong>and deeply fulfilling, and are interested in serving your community and becoming a valued asset to our team, please read ahead and apply today!</p> <p class="ignore-global-css">We are looking for<strong class="ignore-global-css">&nbsp;caring&nbsp;</strong>and&nbsp;<strong class="ignore-global-css">compassionate&nbsp;</strong>people with a high level of&nbsp;<strong class="ignore-global-css">integrity&nbsp;</strong>to work in our Independent Living Services program as a Direct Support Professional<strong class="ignore-global-css">,</strong>assisting adults in their homes and communities with maximizing their independent living skills. This is a very flexible position with most all work conducted during the weekdays at client residencies, in the community, virtually, and from home.</p> <p class="ignore-global-css">The Direct Support Professional acts as a key member of the Direct Support Team by providing direct support services and training to clients of Adjoin. The purpose of this role is to promote the dignity, safety, independence, choices, rights and responsibilities of Adjoin clients through the execution of the DSP job responsibilities. The DSP also exemplifies Adjoin&rsquo;s vision and meet standards of quality, safety, satisfaction and goals of the client to optimize quality of life and independence.</p>
Responsibilities: <p class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">OUR DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONLS ACHIEVE SUCCESS BY:</strong></p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css">Providing the client with appropriate and effective services such as support and training programs</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Serving each client in the least restrictive environment</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Increasing the independence of all clients served</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Assisting each person with improving his/her quality of life</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Participating in client evaluations through task analysis and other requested assessment devices</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Providing direct service as needed and required</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Providing total care services as needed (i.e. bathing, brushing teeth, brief changes, etc.)</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Performing all duties of a direct service provider as assigned.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Position&nbsp;Requirements:</strong></p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css">Must be 18 years of age or older with a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">A reliable means of transportation, valid California license and insurance is required.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">This position requires the employee to have a mobile smart device available to perform certain required essential functions, for which reasonable reimbursement is provided to the employee.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Preferred: Experience working with vulnerable populations.</li> </ul> <p class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Physical Requirements:</strong></p> <p class="ignore-global-css">Some of our clients are physically impaired and require assistance into and out of wheelchairs and other assistive devices. The Direct Support&nbsp;Professional must be able to perform such tasks on an urgent or emergency basis. Many of the jobs/activities in which our clients engage require physical exertion on the part of the Adjoin staff person (i.e., walking (75% of workday), climbing stairs (10% workday but on a frequent basis), lifting (10% of workday but on a frequent basis), stretching, bending, etc.). A Direct Support&nbsp;Professional must have the ability to talk, hear, and see in order to assist the client in his/her/their quest for independence.</p> <p class="ignore-global-css">Adjoin is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Adjoin will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.</p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Screening Requirements: </strong></p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css">Candidate must successfully pass a screening for illicit drug use prior to employment.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Candidate must possess a record clear from past criminal activity that would present a concern in working with a vulnerable population and submit to a Department of Justice criminal activity background check.</li> </ul> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css">The Direct Support Professional must be capable of making on-site visits to clients, agencies and employers. Often these on-site visits are at a distance from the office and no regular means of public transportation exists. Overnight travel is rare, but may be required for training and as part of a client's program. A Direct Support Professional may transport a client as part of his/her/their job duties.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Adjoin does not furnish transportation or vehicles for its employees however, mileage is reimbursed. A reliable means of transportation, valid California license and insurance is required.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">He/she/they must successfully pass a screening for illicit drug use prior to employment.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">He/she/they must possess a record clear from past felonious criminal activity and submit to a Department of Justice criminal activity background check.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Our client case management platform requires employees to utilize a mobile smart device (i.e. cell phone/tablet) with reliable internet connectivity and data to complete certain essential job tasks. This position requires the employee to have a mobile smart device available to perform certain required essential functions, for which reasonable reimbursement is provided to the employee.</li> </ul>