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Kings View is a nonprofit leader in providing behavioral health services to the underserved community, is currently seeking a driven Direct Support Professional to join our mission to provide compassionate services to those with limited resources. Our ideal candidate will have a passion to promote social justice and societal awareness, respect for human dignity, and lead with integrity while listening and responding to the community in need.

Direct Support Professional (396)
Los Banos, CA

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are responsible for creating a safe, positive, and supportive atmosphere for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in Kings View’s adult day programs, by providing training, encouragement, education, and feedback. Support may include teaching skills, implementing positive behavior support plans, assistance with daily living activities, job coaching, advocating with the individual, encouraging communication, healthy relationships and self-expression, and supporting individuals to become integrated in their community by engaging in the life of the broader community. All support activities will be in alignment with the individual’s self-directed and person-centered goals and objectives as outlined in their Individual Support Plan (ISP). 

How will I contribute

• Respect client rights, independence, and personal choice at all times.
• Train individuals in acquiring skills to encourage the individual’s capacity to live their best life.
• Support program participants to self-advocate and communicate their needs, desires, and goals.
• Transport clients to and from the program and/or community outings as scheduled, observing all vehicle operation safety laws and standards. Ensure timely pick-up and drop-off, assist clients with entering and exiting the vehicle, and provide necessary supervision during transport.
• Work closely with clients to enhance their decision-making skills and encourage social engagement.
• Provide education and support to promote physical and mental health, and positive behavior. Coach and redirect inappropriate behavior.  Empower and equip individuals to complete tasks independently.
• Provide supervision and physical assistance, including assisting with grooming, hygiene, toileting, eating, and support the individual in communicating other needs they may have.
• Drive clients to and from appointments, activities, or other destinations as required, ensuring their safety during transport. This includes planning routes, adhering to schedules, assisting with mobility aids, and maintaining awareness of client needs during the journey.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment by cleaning the work area, immediately informing the Administrator about any broken/inoperable items, locking up toxic chemicals, and reporting any problems or unusual occurrences/activities and health & safety issues that could cause injuries or illness.
• Participate in the development of the client’s Individual Support Plan (ISP)
• Report special incidents, neglect, exploitation, and suspected abuse according to applicable laws and regulations to include completing an incident report and report to the Administrator.
• Document daily notes/charting in accordance with Title 17 and Title 22, to report clients’ progress toward their goals.
• Follow and operate according to all privacy regulations, maintaining complete confidentiality of client information.
• Develop positive relationships with outside agencies, programs, care providers, and client family members.
• Represent and positively promote the program to the community including funding sources, community agencies, client families, and other related groups.
• Implement lesson plans to deliver educational instruction in alignment with course curriculums.
• Attend staff meetings and complete required hours of continuing education each year to meet the requirements of Titles 17 and Title 22.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall functioning and success of the program.

What I bring

• High School Diploma (or Equivalent)
• Class C Driving License Required
• Adult First Aid and CPR
• One-year experience professional or personal experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Experience providing positive support to persons with challenging behaviors and/or medical needs preferred, on the job training may be substituted in lieu of experience. 
• Knowledge of principles of person-centered thinking, health, safety, nutrition, and sanitation practices, provision of client care and supervision, recognition of early signs of illness and the need for professional assistance and positive behavior support principles and techniques
• Ability to interact effectively with the program team and leadership and work with a diverse population of peers and clients, including those with behavior and medical support needs.  Organization, time management, critical thinking, strong written and verbal communication, multi-tasking, active listening, reading comprehension, problem-solving, teaching, coordinating, innovating, and strategizing skills and abilities necessary for service delivery.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, responsible, self-disciplined, creative, multi-culturally competent, empathetic, socially perceptive, flexible and adaptable. Must be at least age 18 and comply with Community Care Licensing personnel requirements:  have a DOJ criminal background clearance, evidence of good health (verified by physical) and a negative TB test
• Ability to perform emergency first aid and CPR as needed. Knowledge in utilizing assistive devices (e.g., mechanical lifts, wheelchairs, walkers, hearing aids, adaptive feeding 

Who We Are

Since 1951, Kings View leads the community in providing behavioral health services to the underserved population. We have a strong tradition of commitment, and we focus on serving rural communities where health resources are often limited. Our people treat the community with care and compassion. We stand by our cornerstone and philosophy of valuing each person’s worth, dignity and wholeness in body, mind, and spirit. Our principal core values echo throughout the organization and into our patient-focused programs. At Kings View we are dedicated to continuing our demonstration in the unparalleled commitment to wellness and recovery within each community we serve. Join us and apply today.