$21 Caregiver (Direct Support Professional, DSP)

DSP In-Home Caregiving for Adults with Autism - Direct Support Professional Salary: $21.00 per hour Do meaningful work by providing in-home care for adults living with autism. California Programs for Autism, Inc. (CPA) provides 24/7 in-home care for vulnerable adults living with autism in two 6 bed Adult Residential Facilities (ARFs) in Santa Rosa, California. CPA's residents are primarily 55-65 year old men, living with severe forms of mostly non-verbal autism. We also provide Day Program Services M-F. CPA offers a robust benefit package: 80 hours accrued Vacation and Sick paid time off for ALL staff, PTO Kaiser Health Insurance, Vision, and Delta Dental are offered, including acupuncture and chiropractic benefits available for full-time staff working a minimum of 32 hours/week. (75% of premium costs for health coverage packages are paid by CPA / 25% of premium costs are paid by employee via semi-monthly payroll deduction.) On Duty Meals provided. CalSavers 401K Employee sponsored DSP AM Shifts focus on Day Programming. Typically 7-3p Mon-F. DSP PM Evening Shifts focus on in-home care. Typically 1-9pm, weekends required 1 Sat or 1 Sun minimally or both if available. DSP Weekend AM Shifts for Sat & Sun-typically 7-3 or 9-5. Or PM Shifts 1-9. We have shifts for weekends only(2days). CPA's 4i Benton House is located at 325 Major Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 CPA's 4e Hurley House is located at 2641 Neotomas Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 *Note: Evening Shift times can be flexible. All DSPs need to be available and willing to work some weekends and holidays. info@calprogramsautistic.org CPA provides extensive training. All staff complete training specific to the preferences of each resident CPA cares for, (person-centered care), as well as DSP #1 and DSP #2 training in the first year and second year of employment, respectively. Direct Support Professional: CPA provides training, however, the following is required during the hiring process to complete onboarding: CPA pays for the below: - 18 years or older and with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience to drive company vehicles. - Hold a valid CA driver's license and provide print out of DMV driving record. - Fingerprinting via Live Scan (must clear FBI and DOJ background check). - Pass employment physical and meet physical requirements, including clear TB Test. - Hold current CPR and First Aid certifications and/or be willing to complete training provided by CPA upon hire. - Knowledge of medication administration / MAR, (willingness to be trained in passing meds). - Experience working with individuals with autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred. C.P.A. is an equal opportunity employer. The following is provided regarding inclusive hiring information: CPA is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or ability / disability status. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Evening shift Holidays Overtime Weekends only Experience: Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)