Direct Care Specialist – Entry Level (No Experience Needed)

• **PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS POSITION:** • https://vimeo.com/1063267988?share=copy Locations Available: • San Marcos, Vista, Escondido, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Carmel Mountain, Encinitas, & Mira Mesa. PURPOSE OF DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL (DSP) INTERNSHIP This program is designed to highlight the career opportunities available to you in becoming a DSP, while providing you with the skills that you need to deliver high-quality services and supports that allow people to live their best lives and feel empowered. JOB DESCRIPTION AND FRAMEWORK FOR CARRYING OUT RESPONSIBILITIES As a DSP Intern, you will learn about the role of, and perform entry-level duties under, a qualified DSP for up to three months and up to thirty hours per week. The duties of a DSP are tailored around each individual served and may include support with: participant empowerment, communication, community and service(s) networking, facilitation of services, providing community living skills and supports, education, training and self-development, advocacy, vocational, educational and career support, organizational participation, documentation, building and maintaining healthy friendships and other relationships, keeping the participant at the center (person-centered), and supporting their health and wellness, which may include assisting with daily tasks. The role of a DSP is complex and requires a specific set of skills and values. The following represents what to expect in the DSP practice: • DSPs assist people who need support to lead self-directed lives and participate fully in their communities. • DSPs recognize the unique gifts, preferences and needs of each person supported. • DSPs recognize the personhood of people they support. They partner with them in making informed decisions and everyday choices about their finances, well-being, relationships, and employment. • DSPs will use knowledge, skills (competencies), and values such as the NADSP Code of Ethics to guide their work and provide quality services. • DSPs continue to learn and develop their professional abilities through ongoing in-service and self-directed education and training. • DSPs understand that quality services occur at the point of interaction with the people that they support. • DSPs realize that their role includes being a mentor and a facilitator. • DSPs inform the people they support regarding their responsibilities and advocate with them for their valued role in society. • DSPs create environments where the people they support feel empowered to have meaningful relationships with friends, their families, and promote integration and inclusion in all our nation’s communities. • DSPs respect the privacy of the people they support and commit to promote their physical and emotional well-being. Pay: $16.50-$20 PER HOUR Weekly pay + incentives offered. Schedule: FLEXIBLE • Flexible to fit your scheduling need and preference. Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night, weekend shifts available. Job perks • Weekly pay! • Employment retention payments at six and twelve months • FREE Interactive training • A variety of schedules available • Play an integral role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their community • May lead to a long-term career path Pay: $16.50-$20 per hour, paid weekly! Qualifications • Must be 18 years or older • Must have a High School Diploma (or equivalent) or a Certificate of Completion • Must have a valid Identification Card or Driver’s License • Must pass a background check and other required health screenings Physical Requirements A DSP Intern may work indoors or outdoors and may perform tasks which involve frequent sitting, standing, writing, or performing repetitive motions. On occasion a DSP may perform tasks that involve, but are not limited to bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, standing, reaching, walking, and lifting of 25 lbs. #IND-DDS Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $16.50 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 30 per week Benefits: • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Mileage reimbursement • Paid orientation • Paid time off • Paid training • Professional development assistance Shift: • 4 hour shift • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Evening shift • Morning shift • Night shift Work Days: • Monday to Friday Application Question(s): • Are you 18 years of age or older? • Do you have your own personal vehicle or car? (required) • What is your OPEN work availability? • "To schedule an interview with the recruiter, please watch this video below" (everything about the position is explained there) • Simply copy the link and paste it into your browser. https://vimeo.com/1063267988?share=copy • *Were you able to watch it? (please be honest) • * (YES OR NO) • Do you have any experience working with people with disabilities/special needs before or anything related to this? Education: • High school or equivalent (Required) License/Certification: • Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person Apply Job!