What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Caregiver position at DABS, Inc.?
DABS Inc provides comprehensive life skills training to adults with developmental disabilities, especially those experiencing placement challenges across California. We develop placement opportunities in order to help clients achieve a dignified experience of living and thriving within a network of community support and outreach.
Our life skills training enables our clients to reach their goals, create lasting and meaningful relationships, and to gain access to opportunities for learning and community outreach. With guidance, our clients are able to make their own informed decisions based on their own needs and wishes without threatening nor restricting their independence.
\n- Providing daily support with activities such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, and personal hygiene routines.
- Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) to promote independence and well-being.
- Administering medications as needed, based on individual care plans.
- Implementing program goals through home and community-based activities, including outings.
- Applying behavior intervention strategies, including proactive, reactive, and de-escalation techniques.
- Maintaining detailed documentation of support provided and progress toward goals.
- Collaborating with a team of internal and external professionals to ensure the best care and support for each individual.
- Experience with behavior management and/or ABA therapy is preferred but not required.
- Current CPR certification (we can provide resources for completion).
- Recent TB test (we can provide resources for completion).
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Passion for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities—experience is a plus but not required.
- For roles that require driving: a valid driver’s license, a personal vehicle, and insurance.
- Ability to pass a federal and state fingerprint background check.
- Competitive Pay: $21 per hour ($25 per hour for weekend day shifts).
- Flexible Scheduling: Full-time and part-time positions available—let us know your
- preference!
- Paid Sick Leave to support your well-being.
- Santa Rosa area opportunities available
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.
Salary : $21 - $25
