6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, full-time including weekends and holidays
6:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Monday through Friday, with extended hours weekends & holidays
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday
2:30 PM - 11:00 PM, full-time including weekends and holidays
Momentum is seeking compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to provide support and assistance to our clients, enabling them to live comfortably and independently in their homes. As a DSP, you'll play a crucial role in improving the lives of those we serve while fostering a sense of belonging, dignity, and fulfillment.
Salary: $17.75 - $18.25 per hour
Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leave
Credit Union Benefits and Discounts
Retirement Plan (403B)
Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Responsibilities:
Assist clients with personal care tasks, including bathing, grooming, and dressing
Help clients with medication reminders, ensuring they take their medications as prescribed
Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks as per the client's dietary requirements
Engage in meaningful conversations, provide emotional support, and participate in activities that promote mental and emotional well-being
Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients, including light housekeeping tasks
Assist clients with transportation to appointments, errands, and social activities as needed
Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in the client's condition to the care coordinator
Ensure that all care is provided with respect for the client's dignity and independence
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Qualifications:
The minimum age requirement of 18 years
High school diploma or equivalent; required
Valid and current proof of legal right to drive in California; required
Direct Support Professional I and / or II certification; highly preferred
Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals; preferred
Read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English well enough to perform essential duties and responsibilities
Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug screening, health screening, TB screening and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds
With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Southern California and Illinois.
Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operate.