Day Services Program / Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Dungarvin

Day Services Program / Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Norwalk, CA +2 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    What You’ll Do:

    • Coach and mentor individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD)
    • Engage individuals through workshop activities to enhance skills. Leading activities such as music, art, games, reading, audio/visual, and other life enrichment activities.
    • Teach and assist individuals with daily life skills such as cooking, money management, and community volunteering opportunities to foster independence.
    • Lead fun outings and workshops and continuously engage individuals in activities.
    • Assist individuals with personal care and provide behavioral interventions daily.
    • Perform housekeeping duties; cleaning and cooking
    • Provide compassionate, person-centered care tailored to individual needs.
    • Collaborate with your team to create a safe, supportive, and fun environment.
    • Report on daily outcomes within the electronic documentation system.

    Why This Role is Rewarding:

    • You’ll see the direct impact of your work every day as the people you support achieve their goals and increase their confidence.
    • This is more than a job - it’s a chance to mentor, teach, and inspire.
    • The skills and relationships you build here are as rewarding as they are impactful.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • 6 months or more experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
    • Highschool Diploma or GED
    • Must be 21 years or older
    • Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a company van
    • Comfortable providing personal care and behavioral support
    • Compassion, patience, professionalism
    • Adaptable with a positive attitude
    • The ability to take initiative and pivot
    • Strong problem-solving skills
    • Ability to thrive in a dynamic and active work environment
    • Proficient with basic computer skills and able to learn new systems
    • Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members
    • Ability to lift and transfer 50 lbs

    Additional Information

    Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. Together, we're working to create a culture that supports our employees and the people we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer.

    Ready to start your journey? Apply today! Your next meaningful career move starts here. Together, we can create a better tomorrow for the people we serve and the communities we live in.

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  • Locations
    Norwalk, CA • Signal Hill, CA • Santa Rosa, CA