Direct Support Porfessional
Employment Type
: Full-Time Industry
: Miscellaneous
Merakey is currently seeking a PRN Direct Support Professional to join our IDD division in Orangevale, CA.
POSITION DETAILS
* The Direct Support Professional (DSP) interacts with and supports the individual in a variety of potential settings, including community, family or individual homes and generic community settings, as well as Adult Training Facilities (ATF).
* The DSP provides personal care, instruction, guidance, mentoring, companionship and support, often across a 24-hour period, according to the individual's Person-Centered Plan/Individual Support Plan (ISP).
* The DSP provides a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity and contentment of every consumer served. Interact with individuals in a home-like setting along with the guidelines of an approved treatment plan.
* Provide assistance and training to individuals in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development.
* Assists, teaches, and monitors daily living activities including (but not limited to) personal hygiene, bathing, shaving, grooming, medications, laundry and room care.
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be at least 18 years old.
* Must have a High School Diploma/G.E. D. minimum education.
* Must have at least 6 months paid verifiable of experience working with I/DD individuals in a group home or residential setting.
* Dual diagnose experience preferred.
* A valid driver's license is required.
* Required to complete the DSP 1 certification within 1year of hired date.
* Required to complete the DSP 2 certification within 2 years of hired date
MUST APPLY ONLINE at: www.merakey.org/careers
In Addition - Quick Apply by sending resumes to Recruiter Hope.Jacobs@merakey.org
MERAKEY is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
* Must be at least 18 years old.
* Must have a High School Diploma/G.E. D. minimum education.
* Must have at least 6 months paid verifiable of experience working with I/DD individuals in a group home or residential setting.
* Dual diagnose experience preferred.
* A valid driver's license is required.
* Required to complete the DSP 1 certification within 1year of hired date.
* Required to complete the DSP 2 certification within 2 years of hired date