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Direct Support Professional 1 – DSP

Full/Part Time Positions

“Want a job where you get to work with extraordinary compassionate people with a great passion for helping others? If so, this may be the job for you!

Brightside Residential has exciting and rewarding Direct Support Professional positions available. We are seeking highly motivated, dedicated candidates that have a passion to support individuals with developmental disabilities. Be part of an organization that prides itself in being a leader in delivering the highest level of care for our clients and community. If you are interested in joining a company that values and invests in the professional development of its employees, read on and apply.

Primary Accountabilities:

  • Act as a role model and instill acceptable behavior on others.
  • Work with individuals to encourage positive choices
  • Assist consumer’s to become more familiar of their community Resources
  • Become familiar with the program plan for each client in the facility.
  • Understand behavior modification techniques and how to correctly implement them.
  • Understand and assist individuals in exercises designed to improve or maintain, mobility range of motion and self-help skills.
  • Document incidents that occur and maintain current progress notes and data frequency counts on each client assigned to them.
  • Implement necessary and appropriate treatment for individuals.
  • Attend necessary staff meetings and in-service training.
  • Assist client in all areas of grooming and personal hygiene skills.
  • Assist with basic medical treatment as prescribed and administer medication ensuring proper documentation.
  • Ensure open lines of communication with individuals, staff members, and administrator.
  • Assist in supervision of meal preparation and housekeeping, as assigned.
  • Have the ability to exercise mature judgment and relate to clients in a warm, caring, and non-expletive means.
  • Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and home environment for residents of the home.
  • Participate in recreation programs with individuals in the home.
  • Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications:

  • Have a valid California Driver’s License
  • Complete pre-employment requirements including in-house training and orientation
  • Complete a background check
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Direct Support Professional Certification Level 1 and 2.
  • Minimum one year experience in a residential setting working with adults with developmental disabilities.
  • Familiarity with charting, medication administration, and positive behavior support.

If interested Please contact Administrative Director Kip Dukes at (909)908-8226 or submit Resume to Brightsideresidential@gmail.com

Salary: $ TBD

Required experience:

  • Residential Facility: 1 year

Required license or certification:

  • Direct Support Professional 1, 2

Required education:

  • High school or equivalent