Direct Support Professional-Merced

<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>

Merced Office - Merced, CA, 95340

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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High School

$16.25 - $16.75

Overview: Now hiring individuals to work with people with disabilities! We have full-time positions available and provide all training needed. We are looking for individuals who live in the Merced (or surrounding) areas. We offer an amazing benefits package that includes Paid Time Off, full Medical/Dental/Vision/Accident coverage, and retirement with matching funds!<br /> <br /><strong>ABOUT THE COMPANY:</strong><br /> <br />At Adjoin, we know our employees have diverse and individual needs and have gone a step beyond the standard, cookie-cutter benefits package that other organizations offer. We have thoughtfully designed a unique package that goes above and beyond!:<br /> <ul> <li>Medical coverage</li> <li>Extremely generous retirement matching</li> <li>100% Employer-paid long-term disability coverage</li> <li>100% Employer-paid employee and dependent life insurance</li> <li>Employee Wellness program with fun incentives, prizes and chances to connect with your peers</li> <li>Mental health resources (EAP) with 5 free counseling sessions per year (for you AND your dependents)</li> <li>Volunteer program with paid volunteer hours for a cause of your choice</li> <li>Dental, Flexible Spending Account, paid time off, holidays, and more!</li> </ul> <br />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 live, work, learn, and play! If you want a career that is highly impactful and deeply fulfilling, and are interested in serving your community and becoming a valued asset to our team, please read ahead and apply today!<br /> <br />We are looking for caring and compassionate people with a high level of integrity to work in our Independent Living Services program as a Direct Support Professional, 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.<br /> <br />Full Time, 8am - 5pm Monday-Friday<br /><br />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.<br />
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Providing the client with appropriate and effective services such as support and training programs</li> <li>Serving each client in the least restrictive environment</li> <li>Increasing the independence of all clients served</li> <li>Assisting each person with improving his/her quality of life</li> <li>Participating in client evaluations through task analysis and other requested assessment devices</li> <li>Providing direct service as needed and required</li> <li>Providing total care services as needed (i.e. bathing, brushing teeth, brief changes, etc.)</li> <li>Performing all duties of a direct service provider as assigned.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>18 years of age or older.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">High School Diploma or Equivalent.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Aptitude for confidentiality, organizational skills and good interpersonal skills.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Certification in an approved First-Aid and CPR class; or successful completion within 45 days of the date of hire.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Insured, registered vehicle in safe working condition, and proof of current CA driver&rsquo;s license.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Adjoin&rsquo;s 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> <li class="ignore-global-css">Ability to travel within and throughout the counties in which services are provided a minimum of 75% of the time.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">A Direct Support Professional works as scheduled by the Regional Manager and/or his/her designee.&nbsp;&nbsp; His/her schedule may be either part or full time, depending on the needs of the clients and Adjoin.&nbsp; Overtime may be required as dictated by operational needs, however, no holiday or overtime may be worked without the prior approval of the Direct Support Professional's supervisor.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Physical evaluations may be required dependent upon specific assigned duties or compliance requirements and may include a TB test and/or a lift and transfer test.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Acceptable DMV record.</li> </ul>