Direct Support Professional - American Sign Language (ASL)

Your Impact in Action

• Provide consistent, person-centered supervision within the individual’s home and community. 
• Supervise and provide occasional hands-on support for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including:
• Bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene
• Preparing meals and feeding
• Light housekeeping and laundry
• Supervise medication administration when needed.
• Accompany and/or transport the individual to medical and personal appointments.
• Observe and report changes in health, behavior, and/or environments to the supervisor.
• Complete daily logs and progress notes in compliance with DDS, Regional Center, and agency standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and other activities as needed.

Your Readiness to Serve

• 0-3 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. 
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with families, and stakeholders.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and implement established care plans.
• Ability to maintain high standards of professional ethics, including punctual attendance.
• Ability to provide care with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and respect for personal values.
• Ability to communicate clearly and document observations accurately.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and maintaining the following requirements throughout your tenure:
• Tuberculosis (TB) clearance in accordance with California public health guidelines.
• Valid CPR/First Aid certification.
• Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance if the position requires transporting individuals.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, and assist individuals with mobility as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 25–40 pounds if required.
• Ability to travel within the community.

Our Commitment to You

• Pay range: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour, paid weekly. This represents the anticipated hourly range for our Direct Support Positions. Actual compensation will depend on position, experience, qualifications, and program assignment.
• We strive to work around your schedule - full-time and part-time positions available.
• We cover the essentials, including healthcare benefits, paid sick leave and mileage and cell phone reimbursement.
• We promote from within and offer opportunities for training and development.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

DABS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
 
We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@dabsinc.com.