Residential - Direct Support Professional Job at New Horizons, Serving Individuals with Special Needs, North Hills, CA

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  • New Horizons, Serving Individuals with Special Needs
  • North Hills, CA

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping individuals with special needs develop essential life skills and reach their full potential? If so, New Horizons is looking for an engaging Direct Support Professional to join our team.

New Horizons is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals with special needs. With over 60 years of experience, we are committed to enhancing their quality of life and promoting their independence and inclusion in the community.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing hands-on instruction and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in various life skills areas.

Pay Rate: $20.00-$20.75

***This position is in the San Fernando Valley - City of North Hills***

Current Openings

We are particularly looking for open shift below.

S chedule 1: Monday- Friday 6:00am-9:00am

    Granada Hills

Schedule 2: Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday: 2:00pm-10:00pm

    Granada Hills

Schedule 3:

Wednesday: 3:00pm-10:00pm
Saturday: 3:00PM-11:00PM

Sunday 3:00PM-10:00PM

    North Hills

Schedule 4:

Weekday: 10:00pm-6:00am

Weekday: 9:00am-2:00pm

Saturday & Sunday: 7:00am-3:00pm or 3:00PM-10:00PM

    North Hills

Schedule 5:

Monday-Friday 6:00am-9:00am

Reseda Ranch

Schedule 6:

Monday-Friday: 6:00am-9:00am

Saturday-Sunday: 7:00am-3:00pm or 3:00pm-10:00pm/11:00pm

Friday and Saturday NOC (11p-7a)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  include the following:

  • Assists with living skill development and personal care needs of the residents as directed by the Home Manger and outlined in the resident’s individualized service plan (ISP).  This may include the supervision and/or assistance of cooking, shopping, doing laundry, showering, feeding, dressing, toileting, and mobility (this may include lifting a resident from a seated or lying down position) as indicated by the resident’s need.
  • Administers medications to residents as directed by the facility’s Registered Nurse and as prescribed by the resident’s physician.
  • Writes documents as assigned such as case notes, medication documentation, special incident reports, and emergency drill summaries.
  • Transports and accompanies residents to recreational outings (ie movies, musicals, parks) and medical appointments using the agency’s 8-passenger van.
  • Assists the Home Manager with day-to-day household management duties: food preparation and cleanup, housekeeping, and laundry.
  • Handles resident funds and facility petty cash funds in accordance with facility policy and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Because the needs of the consumers and the department often change, the individual must be willing to work in any home that is assigned. Also, when possible, must be willing to work on different days and different times than “regular schedule”. This person will primarily be working in homes designated as Moderately Challenging Homes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Must speak English.
* High School Diploma or equivalent required.
* Driving required. Must be willing to drive 8-passenger van.
* Must be at least 21 years of age.
* Must have valid California Driver License and driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier
* Legally driving for at least 3 years in the United States
* Must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including background check, drug screening and physical

Benefits

Our Great Benefits Include:

  • 30+ work hours eligible for part-time benefits (Medical, Vision & Dental)
  • Paid sick leave
  • Differential rates for Holidays
  • All paid trainings including CPR/First Aide
  • Discount Program
  • Referral Program
  • FSA
  • And more...

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday, Weekday work, Monday to Friday,

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