Are you looking for meaningful work? At Cedars of Marin you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of truly amazing adults.
Cedars of Marin provides person-centered day programs and residential opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities that inspire them to live creative, productive, healthy and joyous lives.
Located in the heart of Marin County, Cedars has been supporting individuals through our programs and services for more than 100 years.
Our residential staff (https://www.
cedarslife.
org/residentialprograms) is responsible for supporting the daily living activities of our residents.
Our residential programs operate 24/7 and we have many shifts available, including fill-in hours, for people who are retired or interested in doing work with a rewarding, social purpose.
Weekend availability may be required for some positions.
This is an entry level position – we will help you attain a DSP certificate!
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will:
• Assist with goals that help increase a resident’s independent living skills.
• Supervise recreational activities using a positive supportive approach.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy home environment.
• Assist residents with cooking and housekeeping.
• Assist with personal hygiene needs.
Job Requirements:
• A desire to help others achieve their potential.
• Common sense, good judgment, ability to think ahead, and to take initiative.
• Experience with adults with developmental disabilities is helpful.
• Ability to use email and computer.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications or a willingness to acquire both.
• Must be able to drive a regular passenger van; have a valid California driver license and clean DMV record.
• Need to pass DOJ and FBI background checks and occupational health physical.
• Must pass both DSP (Direct Support Professional) I & II (or already be certified) within 12 - 24 months of hire.
(Cedars will help set-up classes for certifications).
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
Benefits for full-time (30+ hours/week), regular employees:
1\.
Medical, Dental, Vision.
2\.
(403B) with matching $.
50 on the $1.
00 on a tenured scale.
3\.
Paid Vacation, Sick, 3 Personal Days and 10 paid holidays.
4\.
Flexible Spending Account plan.
5\.
Employee Assistance Program.
6\.
Employer paid Life/ADD insurance policy.
7\.
Employer paid Long Term Disability Insurance.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter, and type "DSP" in your email's subject line.
The Cedars of Marin does not discriminate on the basis of disability status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its federally assisted programs and activities.
The person named below has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's regulations implementing Section 504 (24 CFR, part 8, dated 6/2/88.
Katherine Coco, P.
O.
Box 947, Ross, CA 94957, 415-455-1715, ext.
356, TTY 800-735-2929 or 711.
• Phone : (415) 455-1715 ext. 356
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