PAY RANGE: $15.50 to $18.50 Hourly

JOB TYPE: Part Time or Full Time

HOURS: Mon- Fri 7:30am- 4:00pm

LOCATION: Santa Barbara

UP TO $750 SIGN ON BONUS

JOB TITLE: DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL I/II, DAY PROGRAM

Do you have a passion for people?  A passion to help them flourish and be successful?  Momentum WORK, Inc is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities by providing access to innovative services that support personal and professional growth, and by opening new doors towards independence.

Momentum WORK, Inc is seeking Director Support Professionals I & II in Santa Barbara, CA.  As a Direct Support Professional you will be responsible for assisting adults with developmental disabilities in promoting their independence in social and employment settings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides on-the-job training to program participants in groups and/or individually
• Responsible for providing skill or developmental training in various activities as designated; assists with personal care (including toileting/changing)/hygiene
• Maintains accurate and current records such as daily participant documentation
• Contributes to positive relations between community members, program participants, vendors, and other Agency staff
• Trains program participants in accessing public transportation and assists them with community integration
• Monitors, tracks, and assists program participants in goal achievement
• Organizes social and vocational groups in promoting independence
• Complies with all Momentum Inc. program policies, CARF accreditation standards, TCRC, CAL/OSHA policies and procedures
• Must be able to work at other Momentum WORK, Inc. locations, when needed
• Other related duties and responsibilities on an as needed basis

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of experience working with persons with developmental and/or other disabilities in individual and/or group settings preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to complete tasks with numerous interruptions
• Compassion and respect for persons with disabilities
• Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding because people served may have intellectual, emotional, or behavioral challenges, in addition to physical limitations
• Must have reliable phone  
• Valid CA Driver’s License: must have an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the Agency’s insurance carrier and by Agency policy

BENEFITS:

• Paid Time- Off
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Friends & Family Referral Bonus
• Direct Deposit
• Anniversary Bonus
• On-the-job Training Provided

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