Direct Support Professional, Day Program - Momentum WORK, Inc.

PAY RANGE: $17.50 - $18.50 an Hour

JOB TYPE: Full Time

HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:30am- 4pm

LOCATION: Santa Maria

Up to $750 Sign-On Bonus

JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional II, Day Program Services

Make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities, today -- Join our team! 

Momentum WORK, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional II in Santa Maria, CA. Direct Support Professional responsibilities include exhibiting compassion, supporting residents, and ensuring a safe environment. They foster independence and personal choice by guiding individuals in acquiring necessary skills, such as social behavior or interpersonal competence so individuals have greater self-reliance in their day-to-day lives.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Provides on-the-job training to program participants in groups and/or individually.
• Responsible for providing skill or developmental training in various activities as
• designated; assists with personal care (including toileting/changing)/hygiene.
• Maintains accurate and current records such as daily participant documentation.
• Contributes to positive relations between community members, program participants,
• vendors, and other Agency staff
• Trains program participants in accessing public transportation and assists them with
• community integration
• Monitors, tracks, and assists program participants in goal achievement.
• Organizes social and vocational groups in promoting independence.
• Must be able to work at other Momentum WORK, Inc. locations, when needed.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as-needed basis

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent. At least one (1) year of experience working with persons with developmental and/or other disabilities in individual and/or group settings preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to complete tasks with numerous interruptions.
• Compassion and respect for persons with disabilities
• Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding because people served may have intellectual, emotional, or behavioral challenges, in addition to physical limitations.
• Must have a reliable phone.
• Valid CA Driver’s License: must have an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the Agency’s insurance carrier and by Agency policy.
• Ability to stand, sit for long periods of time. Ability to go up and downstairs. Ability to walk for long periods of time.

BENEFITS:

• Travel Stipend 
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Paid Time- Off
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Friends & Family Referral Bonus
• Direct Deposit
• Anniversary Bonus
• On-the-job Training Provided

Join our team today! 

We strive to employ dedicated employees who will be passionate about fulfilling our vision of inclusion, access, and opportunity for all.