Direct Support Professional

Company: Lynn & Darla, LLC
Location: Petaluma
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Description:Our Company provides support to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to live more independently and become integrated into their communities. Our In-Home Caregivers (Support Coaches) provide support that includes, but is not limited to, driving, outings, some personal care, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and other tasks of daily living. The right people will be strong coaches, motivators, and teachers. While experience may be helpful, we will train the right people who have the heart and spirit to support our customers.We are currently seeking candidates for an on-call to full-time position in Petaluma County. This position is approximately 10 hours a week that will require one weekday shift and one weekend shift. This position is expected to become full-time no later than August 2025. This individual's ideal caregiver will be kind, patient, have strong personal boundaries and compassionate. This is a driving position at $30.00/hour.Caregiver/Support Coach Tasks:6-month required paid training In-home daily living support as needed (cooking, cleaning, personal care, activities)Driving Positions: Transport to/from medical appointments, social gatherings, activitiesAssist with teaching life skills using love and compassionAssist with medication management as neededAssist with health care and nutrition as neededAssist with tracking activity schedules with customersAttend monthly team meetingsAdhere to Injury & Illness Prevention ProgramAssume responsibly for all other duties as assigned by Coordinator and/or DirectorAssure that all symptoms of illness reported by individuals are promptly reported to the physician of their choiceAssure all data collection and daily documentation is completedBenefits (after 90 days of working 32+ hours a week)Medical Insurance (100% paid by employer first tier)Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceDental Insurance401k PlansDiscount Programs (discounted community activity tickets)Free physician help linePaid sick leaveCell phone stipend ($30/ month for mobile clock in/out)Requirements:Experience: 1-year direct support experience with people with behavior challenges, medical involvement or psychiatric diagnosis required. Undergo & maintain a D.O.J. background check in accordance with local laws/regulationsPass a pre-employment drug testDriving positions require a clean DMV, reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, insurance and valid vehicle registrationCurrent certification in CPR/First AidExperience with non verbal individuals preferred but not requiredPIb15aebd393d8-25660-34902747

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