Lead DSP for Adult Day Program (Richmond, CA)

Position: Lead Direct Support Professional (Instructor 2)
Location: Richmond, CA
Hours: 8:00am-3:30pm (37.5 hours per week)

As an Instructor 2 (Lead DSP), you will plan and implement direct services for individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. You will work with other staff members to assure good teamwork and excellence in the deliverance of person-centered services at one of our Adult Program facilities. Be a part of a fun, dynamic, social program and be a positive force in someone's life!

• Acts as designated “program manager” for 10-15 people: develops, reviews, and evaluates Individual Service Plans (ISPs), attends ISP meetings
• Devises and implements data collection procedures, analysis of data, makes monthly progress notations, develops and implements support plans, including positive behavioral support procedures
• Develops and implements daily lesson plans
• Encourages people to engage fully in activities by using prompting, cueing, and fading procedures
• Manages participants medical and personal care needs; including assistance with bathroom use, changing of adult diapers, and assistance with feeding.
• Serves as an advocate for the people we support
• Provides level 1 Instructors with on-going training suggestions and constructive feedback/suggestions to improve job performance. 

• Demonstrated leadership and teambuilding abilities
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office, internet use and email.
• Some College courses preferred. Additional experience may be substituted for college education. 

• Valid CA driver license and good driving record
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Two years’ experience serving people with disabilities
• Previous experience at a day program or similar community-based programs

Compensation: $21.75 per hour

Employer-paid benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and LTD insurance valued at approximately $424.84 per pay period (about $5.23 per hour)

Paid time off:
•    11 paid holidays + 1 birthday holiday
•    12 sick days per year
•    10–25 vacation days per year (based on tenure)
•    30 hours of bereavement leave
•    Up to 2 weeks of paid jury duty

Retirement:
2% employer 403(b) match after one year of service
Employer pays 100% of retiree dental and Medicare supplement premiums for eligible employees

Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate for approved business travel.
Required business use of a personal cell phone is reimbursed through a semi monthly stipend.