Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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Kings View is a nonprofit leader in providing behavioral health services to the underserved community, is currently seeking a driven Direct Support Specialist II to join our mission to provide compassionate services to those with limited resources. Our ideal candidate will have a passion to promote social justice and societal awareness, respect for human dignity, and lead with integrity while listening and responding to the community in need.

Direct Support Specialist II (534)
Atwater, CA

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a crucial role in implementing Individual Support Plans (ISPs) in collaboration with program participants and their support teams, ensuring that individuals receive the necessary support to achieve their goals.

How will I contribute

• Provide prompt support to students facing issues that may affect their well-being by observing, assessing, and reporting concerns to the program administrator.
• Assist students in reaching their fullest potential by collaborating with them and their ISP Team. Work together to learn, identify effective strategies, and overcome implementation challenges, while helping residents develop the specific skills necessary to achieve their goals during each support interaction.
• Transport participants to community events and outings.
• Opportunities are available to be a driver, to transport individuals we serve on a fixed route to and from their homes.
• Driver responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting passengers with boarding and exiting the vehicle, ensuring their safety and comfort, conducting daily vehicle inspections and reporting any maintenance or safety issues.
• Facilitate individual and group learning experiences.
• Uphold the agency's positive reputation by engaging with individuals both within and outside the Kings View community through professional conduct and effective communication.
• Achieve positive outcomes in direct support for 85-94% of paid time by collaborating with students rather than working for them, while effectively managing support activities within the established ISP timeframes. Maintain accurate records, including timely completion of all daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly support documentation, and track participant progress towards goals.
• Collaborate with Kings View team members by participating in team meetings, maintaining accurate documentation, responding to inquiries, and engaging in proactive problem-solving.
• Maintain positive relationships with students.
• Promote healthy group dynamics by ensuring mutual accountability among community participants regarding established boundaries and expectations. Provide conflict resolution and support as needed, while consistently completing assigned tasks and events.
• Perform additional tasks to support program operations as assigned. These may include collecting attendance, organization of supplies, planning community outings, gathering curriculum materials, facilitating small groups/classes focusing on specialized skill acquisition or knowledge, providing 1:1 services or mentoring of new team members.
• Attend all required meetings, training sessions, classes, and seminars for continuing education.
• Participate in IDT meetings as directed.
• Complete required continuing education, training, and certifications each year to meet Title 17 and Title 22 requirements as applicable to the position and assigned program(s).
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall functioning and success of the program.

What I bring

• High School Diploma (or Equivalent)
• Drivers License: Class C
• Adult First Aid and CPR
• 1 year of relevant direct experience; on-the-job training may be considered.
• Knowledge of best practices in behavioral health and support for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to interact effectively with management, ability to work with a diverse population, ability to work with clients with behaviors. Organization skills, time management skills, analytical skills, good written and verbal communication skills, multi-tasking skills, critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, interpretation, problem-solving, teaching, comparing, coordinating, innovating and strategizing. Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule to meet program participants' needs. Understand, adhere to, and actively implement the Kings View Residential Services: Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Staff Covenant, staff professional conduct standards, program-specific policies and procedures, and the holistic supports and services model. Ability to perform emergency first aid and CPR as needed. Able to create appropriate systems for developing and implementing support plans.
• Positive attitude, solid work ethic, responsible, self-disciplined, creative, culturally competent, empathetic, socially perceptive, flexible and adaptable. Must be at least age 21 and comply with Community Care Licensing personnel requirements: have a criminal record clearance, evidence of good health (pass a physical) and a negative TB test.
• Some college preferred. Knowledge in utilizing assistive devices (e.g., mechanical lifts, wheelchairs, walkers, hearing aids, adaptive feeding utensils).

The Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

401k plan

Vacation time

Twelve (12) Paid Holidays

Education Reimbursement Program up to $1000 per year

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

An environment of like-minded people reaching for the same goal

Serving the underserved community

A sense of purpose

Who We Are

Since 1951, Kings View leads the community in providing behavioral health services to the underserved population. We have a strong tradition of commitment, and we focus on serving rural communities where health resources are often limited. Our people treat the community with care and compassion. We stand by our cornerstone and philosophy of valuing each person’s worth, dignity and wholeness in body, mind, and spirit. Our principal core values echo throughout the organization and into our patient-focused programs. At Kings View we are dedicated to continuing our demonstration in the unparalleled commitment to wellness and recovery within each community we serve. Join us and apply today.

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