Direct Support Professional: Prader-Willi Syndrome

Why work for us? Simple – We love what we do!
Ready to make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)?

At Lifehouse, we focus on helping each person we support have the opportunity to lead a full life in their community.
Our employees teach valuable daily life skills to people in the Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) living in their own homes. They create and maintain a safe, and life-enhancing environment for adults with PWS, a serious genetic disorder with unique neurological, physical, behavioral, and psychological characteristics helping them live full lives.

What you will be doing:

• Provide training and assistance to the people you support so that they achieve their personal goals and those identified in their person-centered plans.
• Teach independent living skills such as household tasks, money management, life skills and assistance with personal hygiene and care activities daily.
• Support community integration and development of social skills through recreational and community engagement activities.
• Monitor medication and accompany the people you support to medical appointments.
• Ensure dietary management by maintaining food security and implementing individual menu plans as established by a dietician and maintain weight records.
• Participate in the programmatic routine of physical activity designed to strengthen bones, increase muscle mass, and improve overall body composition.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of behavior support plans.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and third-party agencies.
• Participate in team meetings and training as well as agency-wide training opportunities.

Why you should apply:

• You will make a difference and have fun while you work.
• You will be part of a great team working towards integration and changing the perception of people with developmental disabilities in the community.
• Competitive pay, starting at $29/hr.
• Outstanding benefits, including medial, employer-funded HRA, dental, vision, Life, LTD, EAP, FSA, retirement with employer match, pet insurance, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

What you will bring:

• Friendly, helpful attitude, willing to go the extra mile.
• Experience working with individuals with I/DD - or other experience you find would be helpful for this position.
• CA driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass LiveScan fingerprint clearance.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• A positive outlook and the urge to make a difference.
• Prior experience with PWS strongly preferred, but not required
• Prior experience working as a DSP, CNA, or similar role in a related field

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time; Primarily roughly 3pm-10pm shifts, and flexible weekend availability.
Pay: $29.00 per hour
Work Location: In person - Novato, California
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Lifehouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time