Direct Support Professional (DSP)

The Cedars of Marin
Ross, CA, United States
$20-$21 an hour
Full-time

provides person-centered day programs and residential opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities that inspire them to live creative, productive, healthy and joyous lives.

Cedars has been supporting adults with developmental disabilities for more than 100 years.

Join the Cedars DSP team and you'll make a difference to truly amazing adults every day! As a member of our residential staff you will support the daily living activities of our wonderful residents.

Cedars DSPs are truly amazing - they are dedicated, kind and compassionate, and their work is noticed and appreciated!

Cedars operate 24 / 7 and we have many shifts available, including fill-in hours in both Novato and Ross, California. Rate of pay is $20 - $21 / hour, depending on experience.

As a Cedars DSP you will :

Assist with goals that help increase a resident’s independent living skills.

Supervise recreational activities using a positive supportive approach.

Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy home environment.

Assist residents with cooking and housekeeping.

Assist with personal hygiene needs.

Assist with goals that help increase a resident’s independent living skills.

Supervise recreational activities using a positive supportive approach.

Requirements

A strong desire to help others achieve their potential.

Experience with adults with developmental disabilities is helpful.

While caregiving experience is preferred, this is an entry-level position. We will help you attain your DSP certificate!

Common sense, good judgment, and a willingness to take initiative.

Ability to use email and computer.

Must communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.

A clean California driver's license, a willingness to drive a passenger van, and a minimum of three years of driving.

The ability to pass a criminal background check with the FBI and DOJ.

Must pass both DSP I & II (or already be certified) within 12 - 24 months of hire. (Cedars will help set-up classes for certifications).

CPR and First Aid certifications (or the willingness to acquire both).

An upbeat, positive attitude and good sense of humor are very helpful!

Benefits

Cedars benefits are for full-time (30+ hours / week), regular employees :

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

403B) with matching of $.50 on the $1.00 on a tenure scale

Paid Vacation, Sick, 3 Personal Days and 10 paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Employer paid Life / ADD insurance policy

Employer paid Long Term Disability Insurance

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