Lead Direct Support Professional

Merakey
Redding, CA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The Lead Direct Support Professional will interact and support individuals with developmental disabilities in various settings, including community, family, or individual homes, and Adult Training Facilities. The DSP will assist with direct care and implementation of behavior plans.

What You Will Do

The DSP will assist with direct care, implement behavior plans, and provide support in areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will possess experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities, a focus on behavioral services, and the ability to complete DSP 1 and DSP 2 certification within 1 year of hired date.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must have a verifiable/High School Diploma/G.E.D
  • A valid driver's license is required
  • Dual Diagnose experience preferred
  • Must have 1 year of paid verifiable experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities, with a focus on behavioral services
  • Required to complete a DSP 1 and DSP 2 certification, within 1 year of hired date
  • Required to complete an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certification within 60 days of hired date

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement plan
  • DailyPay
  • On the Goga well-being platform
  • Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services
  • Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships
  • Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
  • Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes
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