Direct Support Professional

As a Residential Counselor/Direct Support Professional you will be providing direct care for adults with developmental disabilities. Residential counselors strive to foster a home-like environment for residents and ensure they are receiving the best quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow all instructions from management and the Residential Administrator.
• Comply with schedules, licensing rules, and facility procedures.
• Ensure continuous supervision and the safety of all clients.
• Report client concerns immediately to the Residential Administrator.
• Follow medication, safety, cleaning, and emergency procedures.
• Assist or supervise client grooming as required.
• Complete daily shift reports, payroll sheets, and required documentation.
• Support client development using individualized teaching strategies.
• Contribute to Individual Service Plans (ISP) and progress updates.
• Maintain professional communication and confidentiality.
• Document daily attendance and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Our Residential Services Program is committed to providing individualized, accessible, affordable housing for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through Villa’s various levels of support and assistance, individuals are reaching their greatest level of independence; living, working, playing and being active in their community. *A valid CA driver’s license, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation are preferred to safely and effectively support special needs clients in achieving their goals.

• Attend medical appointments and therapy sessions.
• Participate in community activities, events, and recreational outings.
• Access educational or vocational programs.
• Run necessary errands, such as grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions

Compensation: $19.00 - $19.25 per hour + $1,000.00 (paid in increments over the course of 12 months).

• Contingency: The sign-on bonus is not applicable to rehires.

Available work schedules:

1. Tues, Thurs 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM + Sun 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM (24 hrs/week)
2. Fri, Sat, & Sun 2:00PM to 10:00PM (24hrs/week)
3. Mon,Tues,Wed,Thurs 6:00am -10:00am+Fri 2:00pm-10:00pm+Sun6:00am-2:00pm (32 hrs/week)

Work Location: Pasadena, CA 91107; In person

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Experience assisting special needs individuals; 1 year preferred.
• Satisfactorily pass a background fingerprinting clearance from DOJ/FBI Community Care Licensing/Dept. of Social Services and the California Department of Public Health.
• Satisfactorily complete a physical & TB screening.
• Valid CA Driver’s License (preferred) with at least 3 years of verifiable driving history. **Driving is an essential function of the position, and alternative transportation methods, such as ride-hailing services, taxis, carpooling, bicycling, or walking, would not be comparable in terms of travel time or cost. This position requires driving residents with special needs to: Medical appointments and therapy sessions. Community activities, events, and recreational outings. Educational or vocational programs. Necessary errands, such as grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions.