Direct Support Professional

Job Description Job Description ARL Care Services, Inc is a licensed Adult Residential Facility corporation doing business as Ballentine Residential Care. We provide 24hr care for people with behavioral challenges and co-occurring disorders. We are in search of reliable compassionate people who are interested in having a positive impact on the lives of others. Job Description: · Work with consumers in a home environment. · Provide a loving, caring and nurturing environment for the consumers. · Assist consumers with all personal needs, on an as needed base. · Cook all meals and prepare snacks and lunches. · Comply with and implement the home’s Care Plan, & IRC IPP Goals · Educate consumers on; · Social and coping skills · Self help · Appropriate social interaction · Life Quality Goals · Consumer Rights · Laundry items for consumers and the home · Shopping foods (when requested) · Maintain all consumers logs, fill out inspection logs · Maintain a ‘safe’ family environment for everyone in the home Qualifications: · Must be at least 18 years of age (per licensing requirement). · High school diploma, GED or equivalent; ability to meet licensing requirements for working with individuals with a developmental disability; or any equivalent combination of directly related education and experience preferred. · Prior experience supporting persons with developmental disabilities preferred. · Perform standard First Aid and CPR, perform crisis intervention techniques in accordance with the mandated training, and fulfill Title 17 and Title 22 requirements. · Able to work flexible schedules: weekends, nights, days, evenings, partial shifts, 8-12 hour shifts. · May need to be available by phone for easy access by agency personnel. · Must pass and maintain Fingerprinting clearance. · A valid California driver's license · Knowledge of effective communication strategies and ability to communicate positively with individuals with developmental disabilities. · Knowledge of human behavior and developmental disabilities. · Knowledge of individual-choice, person centered planning. · Knowledge of the function of replacement behaviors, and behavioral support plans. · Knowledge of the responsibilities of an advocate. · Knowledge of safety precautions used in transportation. · Knowledge of behavioral intervention strategies; knowledge of basic home health functions including nutrition and personal hygiene techniques. · Knowledge of monitoring strategies for observing medical conditions and a keen ability to observe changes in a participant's condition and/or to observe medical issues. · Basic knowledge of medications and their side-effects. · Basic knowledge of HIPAA requirements. · Ability to safely and effectively perform housekeeping tasks, basic home health functions, nutrition and personal hygiene techniques. · Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information. · Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of people. · Ability to teach and demonstrate proper techniques in accordance with policies and procedures and injury and illness prevention program. · Basic computer skills. · Ability to operate common office equipment, including, but not limited to, computer, fax, copier and telephone system. · Ability to travel away from the primary work location as needed. Salary: $12.00- $13.00 /hour

Location: Murrieta, CA, US

Posted Date: 6/24/2025