Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Description: Connections for Life– Where passion meets purpose.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others? We are excited to announce that we're hiring Direct Support Professionals.
If you've found yourself here, it's not by chance – it's because you have something special to offer.
At Connections for Life, we are committed to a powerful mission: empowering individuals with disabilities by providing services that foster independence, equality, and integration.
Our goal is to enhance the quality of life for each person we serve, equipping them with the skills they need to live as independently as possible.
Ready to make a difference? Applying is simple: Visit our website and access our user-friendly, fillable employment application.
[Click Here] Complete the application with your details and experiences.
Submit it to us and begin your journey toward a rewarding career.
Your skills, compassion, and enthusiasm are the keys to empowering lives.
We can't wait to welcome you to our team and work together to make a lasting impact.
Compensation: $18.
00 - $23.
00/hour Employee benefit eligibility (30+ hours per week) that includes medical/dental/vision insurance Paid sick leave Aflac Mileage reimbursement Flexible schedule Advancement Opportunities Training opportunities Projected Schedule: Monday - Friday from 6:00 am - 2:00 pm/ or 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm Weekend availability is favorable Connections For Life provides custom, tailored support throughout Solano County.
The people we support have individualized hours of support specific to their Individual Service Plan (ISP).
You may apply directly to one city, or you may apply to support all service areas: Vacaville, Fairfield/Suisun City, Vallejo, and Benicia.
Please note: An open availability/applying to all service areas will provide greater opportunity for your preferred shift time(s).
It is Connections For Life’s policy that all Direct Support Professionals work no less than 8 hours weekly.
Requirements: · High school diploma or GED equivalent · A minimum of 18 years of age.
· Valid Drivers License · Proof of Auto Insurance · CPR/First Aid Certification (offered internally after 90 days) Who makes an excellent Direct Support Professional (DSP)? · Team player · Dependable · Reliable · Respect confidential information · Enjoys helping others Responsibilities: The Direct Support Professional has the following responsibilities and duties: Supports individuals with maintaining a safe household.
Adhering to and proving individualized support outlined in the Individual Support Plan.
Accepts and works within established household routines.
Accepts assigned responsibilities for laundry, shopping, meal planning, and preparation, including household cleaning.
Supports with hygiene and daily health needs, including but not limited to, shower assistance, personal care, cleaning, and medication.
Adheres to filling out the Medication Administration Form (MAR) & signing chore lists.
Welcomes and respects the individual’s friends and other visitors.
Assists the individual in developing and maintaining positive relationships in the community.
Maintains appropriate timekeeping reflecting accurate hours worked.
Communicate effectively to appropriate CFL management in the event of accidents as required by Incident Reporting procedures.
Attends routine house meetings, workshops, and training as requested.
Provide reliable transportation to and from appointments, grocery stores, community activities, and events.
Accesses CFL email every week; checking emails, utilizes to communicate necessary information to CFL management.
Accesses CFL scheduling platform every week to ensure the accuracy of services provided.
Direct Support Professionals are responsible for ensuring their schedules are accurate and notifying appropriate CFL management of discrepancies.
Other duties as specified and assigned by the employer.
Requirements: Physical Demands While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear.
The employee may be required to assist a person in movement from bed to chair or chair to vehicle.
The employee may be required to assist a person from a chair to shower or bed via the Hoyer lift.
CFL has a no-single lift policy, Direct Support Professionals are fully trained and capable of appropriate movement procedures for the people we support, including the usage of Hoyer lifts.
The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel.
The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.