Direct Support Worker - Community Adult Program at Catalist

Dublin, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Disability Services, Social ServicesIndustries

Requirements

High school Diploma or GED
At least 18 years of age (21 years to operate company vehicles)
One year experience working in a team environment coaching and/or teaching adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (a plus but not required)
Effective communication skills and ability to interact respectfully and sensitively with clients, client's family, and staff
Committed to values including resilience and inclusion
Ability to work with up to three clients during a single session
Passionate about teaching and training
Patience and a positive attitude
Ability to establish comfortable and supportive relationships with individuals receiving services
American Sign Language or bilingual ability (a plus)
Good judgement and decision-making skills
Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion
Ability to transport participants in company vehicle (if over 21 years of age)
Must adhere to all federal, state, local laws/legislations, HIPAA laws, and regulatory agencies

Responsibilities

Supervise and train participants on skills needed for specific tasks, routines, and personal life activities using a systematic process to improve goal-setting, action-taking, and maximizing strengths
Assist participants in reinforcing essential life skills and/or teaching new skills
Coach participants to stay on task and cultivate support networks between participants, coaching team members, family, and community
Supervise, monitor, and assist participants to maintain a healthy, safe environment and maximum participation in program activities on site and in the community
Provide support to clients with basic living skills including toileting, hygiene care, food prep, feeding assistance, dressing, chores, and other daily living activities
Assist with planning, organizing, developing, and implementing program activities for large and small participant groups
Implement IPP goals and behavioral intervention plans as directed by Program Managers and Care Coordinators
Document unusual or special incidences via Special Incident Report (SIR) and coordinate with Program Manager for reporting suspected abuse
Provide updates to parents regarding participants’ progress and needs
Work with Easterseals Northern California team members and community resources to enhance program quality and services
Procure and prepare daily snacks for participants and ensure clean-up of work/activity areas
Provide transportation to participants (must be 21 years of age to operate company vehicles)
Conduct weekly inventory of program supplies and inform Program Manager of needs

Skills

Life Skills Training

Participant Supervision

Personal Care Assistance

Hygiene Care

Food Preparation

Feeding Assistance

Dressing Assistance

Goal Setting

Community Integration

Safety Monitoring

Catalist

Data services for progressive organizations

About Catalist

Catalist provides data and related services to progressive organizations, helping them connect with and influence the people they need to reach. Their main product is a comprehensive database that includes information on over 240 million voting-age individuals across the United States. This database is continuously updated and enhanced, allowing organizations to better understand their target audiences. What sets Catalist apart from competitors is its exclusive focus on progressive groups and its commitment to serving the community through a trust model. The goal of Catalist is to empower progressive organizations to effectively mobilize voters, advocate for issues, and build strong memberships.

None, NoneHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

$2MTotal Funding

PRE_SEEDCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Social ImpactIndustries

51-200Employees