Duty Statement:
As a member of a human services and social work team, you will facilitate outcomes for those we serve by providing person-centered, innovative, and successful solutions. This role will report directly to the Case Managers and the Director of Client Services. This position will be offered in the designated service areas of those we serve including Culver City, Inglewood, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Gardena, West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Pacific Palisades. We are accountable for making judgments that enhance and safeguard the lives of those we support. As an organization, we are unified by trust as a cohesive, diverse team, and we are committed to facilitating the success of our colleagues and clients.
Duties/Responsibilities:
-Must have experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities that includes diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, and other related conditions.
-Work with those we serve in their homes and communities while keeping the individual serve's best interests in mind.
-Support needed may include household management, nutrition management, appointment management, participation in social-recreation activities, incontinence care, personal care including hygiene and grooming, laundry, and other tasks that are part of those we serve's activities of daily living.
-Implement daily, weekly, and monthly programming that is tailored to the individual’s person-centered plan and ISP objectives in order to engage and assist them in achieving their goals.
-Be a positive role model in all circumstances and environments by displaying a professional attitude, demeanor, and boundaries.
-Create and sustain an atmosphere that encourages development and learning.
-In circumstances in which the individual served is unable to voice their needs, wants and desires, the direct care staff will advocate on their behalf.
-Practice discretion and sound professional judgment, bearing in mind the responsibility that you individually and the agency have for the care and welfare of those we serve who are developmentally and intellectually disabled.
-Maintain a professional demeanor and be pro-active in your communication with those we serve, parents, and members of the family, social workers, employers, and colleagues.
-Foster the Person-Centered Thinking during the provision of services.
-In a way that is concise, professional, and accurate; document the progress of those we serve and record the relevant information for the daily case notes.
-Handle the essential administrative tasks and record keeping, including filling of case notes, client time sheets, behavioral monitoring sheets, social leisure activities, and any other documentation that may be considered necessary.
-Take part in the obligatory training and staff meetings that occur on a regular basis.
-Timely reporting of special incidences by informing the management immediately for any unusual incidents.
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
-Must have proven experience as a Direct Care Staff for a minimum of 1 year.
-Must have experience in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities for a minimum of 1 year.
-Must have outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
-Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
-Must have the ability to be a team player by collaborating with supervisors and other team members.
-Must be Proficient in MS Office and other word processing software; Direct Care Staffs will need to write daily case notes.
-Must have a minimum of High School diploma or GED.
-Driving required, must have a current driver’s license and clean driving record of a minimum of 3 years driving experience.
-Must be able to communicate in English, bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
-Must be eligible to work in United States. We E-Verify.
Available Schedule:
Various shifts are available (both part time and full time)
Sunday to Thursday 6am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm, 10pm to 6am.
Saturday to Wednesday 6am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm, 10pm to 6am.
Saturday and Sunday 6am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm, 10pm to 6am.
Our Direct Care Staff will be required to work at least one weekend per week.
This is a non-exempt position.
Ways to submit application:
Please submit your cover letter and updated Resume or Curriculum Vitae via email to [email protected].