Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

ARL Care Services, Inc is a licensed Adult Residential Facility corporation doing business as Ballentine Residential Care.

We provide 24hr care for people with behavioral challenges and co-occurring disorders. We are in search of reliable compassionate people who are interested in having a positive impact on the lives of others.

Job Description :

• Work with consumers in a home environment.
• Provide a loving, caring and nurturing environment for the consumers.
• Assist consumers with all personal needs, on an as needed base.
• Cook all meals and prepare snacks and lunches.
• Comply with and implement the home’s Care Plan, & IRC IPP Goals
• Educate consumers on;
• Social and coping skills
• Self help
• Appropriate social interaction
• Life Quality Goals
• Consumer Rights
• Laundry items for consumers and the home
• Shopping foods (when requested)
• Maintain all consumers logs, fill out inspection logs
• Maintain a safe’ family environment for everyone in the home

Qualifications :

• Must be at least 18 years of age (per licensing requirement).
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent; ability to meet licensing requirements for working with individuals with a developmental disability;

or any equivalent combination of directly related education and experience preferred.

• Prior experience supporting persons with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Perform standard First Aid and CPR, perform crisis intervention techniques in accordance with the mandated training, and fulfill Title 17 and Title 22 requirements.
• Able to work flexible schedules : weekends, nights, days, evenings, partial shifts, 8-12 hour shifts.
• May need to be available by phone for easy access by agency personnel.
• Must pass and maintain Fingerprinting clearance.
• A valid California driver's license
• Knowledge of effective communication strategies and ability to communicate positively with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of human behavior and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of individual-choice, person centered planning.
• Knowledge of the function of replacement behaviors, and behavioral support plans.
• Knowledge of the responsibilities of an advocate.
• Knowledge of safety precautions used in transportation.
• Knowledge of behavioral intervention strategies; knowledge of basic home health functions including nutrition and personal hygiene techniques.
• Knowledge of monitoring strategies for observing medical conditions and a keen ability to observe changes in a participant's condition and / or to observe medical issues.
• Basic knowledge of medications and their side-effects.
• Basic knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
• Ability to safely and effectively perform housekeeping tasks, basic home health functions, nutrition and personal hygiene techniques.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of people.
• Ability to teach and demonstrate proper techniques in accordance with policies and procedures and injury and illness prevention program.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to operate common office equipment, including, but not limited to, computer, fax, copier and telephone system.
• Ability to travel away from the primary work location as needed.

Salary : $12.00- $13.00 / hour