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Direct Support Professional: Prader-Willi Syndrome

Lifehouse Agency · Novato, CA, United States

Social ServicesExternal listingfull-timeabout 1 hour ago

About The Role

Why work for us? Simple – We love what we do!

Ready to make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)?

At Lifehouse, we focus on helping each person we support have the opportunity to lead a full life in their community.

Our employees teach valuable daily life skills to people in the Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) living in their own homes. They create and maintain a safe, and life-enhancing environment for adults with PWS, a serious genetic disorder with unique neurological, physical, behavioral, and psychological characteristics helping them live full lives.

What you will be doing

  • Provide training and assistance to the people you support so that they achieve their personal goals and those identified in their person-centered plans.
  • Teach independent living skills such as household tasks, money management, life skills and assistance with personal hygiene and care activities daily.
  • Support community integration and development of social skills through recreational and community engagement activities.
  • Monitor medication and accompany the people you support to medical appointments.
  • Ensure dietary management by maintaining food security and implementing individual menu plans as established by a dietician and maintain weight records.
  • Participate in the programmatic routine of physical activity designed to strengthen bones, increase muscle mass, and improve overall body composition.
  • Contribute to the development and documentation of behavior support plans.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and third-party agencies.
  • Participate in team meetings and training as well as agency-wide training opportunities.

Why you should apply

  • You will make a difference and have fun while you work.
  • You will be part of a great team working towards integration and changing the perception of people with developmental disabilities in the community.
  • Competitive pay, starting at $29/hr.
  • Outstanding benefits, including medial, employer-funded HRA, dental, vision, Life, LTD, EAP, FSA, retirement with employer match, pet insurance, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

What you will bring

  • Friendly, helpful attitude, willing to go the extra mile.
  • Experience working with individuals with I/DD - or other experience you find would be helpful for this position.
  • CA driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • Ability to pass LiveScan fingerprint clearance.
  • Ability to lift 50lbs.
  • A positive outlook and the urge to make a difference.
  • Prior experience with PWS strongly preferred, but not required
  • Prior experience working as a DSP, CNA, or similar role in a related field
  • Job Types: Full-time, Part-time; Primarily roughly 3pm-10pm shifts, and flexible weekend availability.
  • Pay: $29.00 per hour
  • Work Location: In person - Novato, California

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Lifehouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
  • Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

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