Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

AGENCY OVERVIEW:

Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds. The Disabilities Services program provides comprehensive support for neurodivergent individuals and their families. We offer information, advocacy, care management, counseling, a vibrant social club, and residential support through the Gary Shupin Independent Living Community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Disability Services, the Direct Support Professional provides one-on-one and group instruction and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to assist them in living in their own residences. Direct Support Professional’s coach and role-model activities of daily living including, but not limited to, morning and evening routines, personal hygiene, cleaning, laundry, daily chores, meal planning, cooking, budgeting, shopping, healthy nutrition, social interactions, community outings, and use of public transportation. Primary instruction takes place in the individual’s home and local community.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Rate: $25 – 27/hour (depending on experience)

Shift and Schedule: 2 days/week (not weekends), 3 – 4 hour shifts

Hiring bonus (Subject to eligibility requirements)

Opportunity for career advancement

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works with program staff and clients to carry out an Individual Program Plan (IPP) to assist clients in reaching their highest level of independent living Provides support to develop and follow a consistent schedule of independent living skills instruction and daily routines with client input
Promotes and teaches meal planning and preparation, shopping, hygiene, safety awareness, self-advocacy, personal, domestic, medical, financial, social/recreational, communication, and behavior management skills to maintain independence
Monitor medication and accompany clients to medical appointments

Assists with transportation or training to obtain transportation
Support community integration and development of social skills through encouraging and facilitating recreational activities
Completes daily written documentation of activities as assigned, including plans, progress notes, and reports

Maintains communication with clients with disabilities, client families, and JFCS colleagues regarding the program. Must be able to exchange accurate information in varying situations

Complies with agency policy and procedures for health and safety standards of its’ clients, employees and of the facility

Safeguards client privacy and confidentiality, making sure protected health information is secured

REQUIREMENTS:

This role requires commuting to the client homes and therefore must have a valid CA Driver’s License with a clean DMV report, and access to a reliable mode of transportation

Bachelor’s degree in human services related field preferred

Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Autism and Down Syndrome

Highly skilled in observing, assessing, and responding to clients that may be encountering challenges and difficulties with their daily tasks

Experience in using MS Office applications and general computer skills

Flexible with work availability, including overnight and weekend shifts

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.