Direct Support Professional

Compensation: $21.00/HR

Gateway Center is committed to provide support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by continually expanding our understanding of the ever-changing needs of this community and tailoring our services to support all of our members. Gateway Center is staffed by dedicated, caring, and respectful providers who prove everyday that with a little understanding and patience every member of our community can live a full and satisfying life with dignity and respect.

We are looking for Caregiver/Direct Support Staff members for our residential facilities (Intermediate Care Facility ) located at 850 Congress Ave. Pacific Grove and also our Reindollar facility in Marina. JOIN US AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!

CURRENT OPENINGS

AT OUR GATEWAY CENTER IN PACIFIC GROVE CA.
AM shift (6am-2pm) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
PM shift (2pm-10pm) Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
NOC Shift (OverNight) (10pm-6am) Thursday, Friday, Sat, Sun, Monday

(Employees working 30 hours/week or more are eligible for medical, vision and dental benefits the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment)

Role/Responsibilities
The Direct Support Professional is under the direct supervision and guidance of the Administrator and as designated the Home Leader(s). The DSP plays the most important single role in the overall development and care of each person supported by the Gateway Center.

The DSP’s primary duty is to follow each person’s individual service plan and provide active treatment. Specifically, Direct Care staff will:

• Serve as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and provide direct input concerning Individual Service Plan. Participate in consultant evaluations and provide input.
• Promote independence in all critical life skills development through the implementation of each ISP and the philosophy of the facility. Have the ability to demonstrate knowledge  of ISPs and ensure self care and assistance with self care is provided as needed.
• Be responsible for the health and safety of the individuals the facility supports which includes the passing of medication (after successfully completing the corresponding curriculum)  and other health monitoring responsibilities as assigned by the RN.
• Provide continuous and accurate documentation of each person’s progress, problems and activities on a daily basis.
• Follow menus as written and approved by the dietitian for meal preparation, while involving the people supported by the facility.
• Document house maintenance needs.
• Complete required documentation/reports during the scheduled shift.
• Attend at least three hours per month of in-service training.
• Perform assigned household cleaning duties, while involving the people supported by the facility.
• Serve as a member of the ID Team and provide direct input concerning individual ISP. Participate in consultant evaluations and provide input.
• Perform needed physical assistance to people supported in caring for self-care and toileting needs and be familiar with adaptive equipment utilized by people supported (e.g.  wheelchairs, lifts, etc.)
• Treat people supported and fellow staff with respect. Be knowledgeable of individual rights posted in the facility. Report any infringement of rights, abuse, neglect, mistreatment to the  Administrator immediately.
• Attend work as scheduled.
• Be a positive representative of our agency.
• Mandated Reporter
• Report to the Administrator any observation of established procedures or personnel policies.

– Other job related duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Requirements

• Must be willing to have a Live Scan Fingerprinting and clearance through DOJ
• Must pass a physical and TB test Covid-19 negative test
• Covid-19 vaccine if available
• Must have the ability to work with and develop each person’s potential; follow oral and written directions; write effectively; accept responsibilities; work and cooperate with others.
• Applicant will be required to have at least a high school education, be a Certified Nurse Aide, or have experience working with developmentally disabled in a residential or day setting.
• CPR/First Aid certificate (Preferred)

Benefit Conditions
Waiting period may apply
Only full-time employees are eligible

Serious applicants only, please.

Download an application and return it by email to Human Resuorces at hr@gatewaycenter.org or in person to Gateway Center.

• Gateway Center
• 850 Congress Avenue
• Pacific Grove, CA 93950
• Tel: 831.372.8002 ext. 213

Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job poster. Do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers.

ADC Instructor

Compensation: $21.00/HR

Role/Responsibilities

Provides specific training of Individuals served using the program curriculum including direct care, training and supervision. The ADC Instructor will achieve this by the following duties: 

• Assist in personal care needs of the consumers (Activities of Daily Living Skills)**
• Assists in the development and implementation of behavior management programs**
• Ensures compliance of the Individuals served rights
• Ensures safe environment for Individuals served
• Embodies and demonstrates Gateway Center’s Individual-based values and philosophies
• Complies with organizational policies and procedures
• Provides thorough and effective communication with other staff and supervisor
• Attends in-service training, maintains current  CPR and First Aid certification**
• Participates in ISP meetings and staff meetings
• Complies with Gateway Center’s safety standards and infectious disease control standards
• Communicates thoroughly and effectively with other departments and Program Directors, Gateway Center consultants, SARC Service Coordinators, outside agencies , and the  families/care providers of the Individuals served
• Handles Individuals served concerns in an effective and timely manner
• Ensures Active Treatment is being implemented to the Individuals served
• Ensures orientation of new Individuals, handles Individuals served concerns in an effective and timely manner
• Assists in the development of Individual served goals and objectives
• Completes daily and thorough documentation of Individuals served goals, objectives, progress notes, behavior data collection, etc.
• Assists with planning and coordinates activities in accordance with the program schedule
• Mandated Reporter of any suspected abuse, as defined by Department of Social Services form SOC 314A, of dependent Adults and Elders will be reported to Community Care  Licensing in addition to San Andreas Regional Center, Adult Protective Services and/or local law enforcement.
• Ensures Person-Centered Planning is being implemented with the Individuals served in the Community ADC Program
• Completes all other duties as assigned by the Senior ADC Program Manager

REQUIREMENTS

• Fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice
• Complete and pass a TB/Covid-19 test and  health screening exam
• Flu Shot and COVID -19 Vaccine
• (6) months experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons
• CPR/First aid current
• Valid  California drivers license
• Able to communicate efficiently and effectively verbally and in written form
• Good perception to human need and knowledge of incidental medical needs management, strong skills in promotion and maintaining good relationships with consumer families and  general public
• Understanding of organizational philosophy and consumer-based values and rights
• Working knowledge of medications, behavior modification techniques, and an ability to train, direct, and work with others
• Excellent Organizational Skills

Education & Experience

• Must be 18 years old or older
• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent education
• (2) years’ experience preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position-
• Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.
• Ability  perform under stressful situations
• Ability to insure the safety and welfare of an individual with physical, medical or behavioral challenges
• Vision sufficient to read handwritten and printed materials, and the display screen of various office equipment and machines
• Hearing sufficient to communicate in person and hold telephone conversations in normal range (approximately 60 decibels)
• Physical agility to sit, stand, kneel, walk, push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, and to reach overhead
• Physical stamina sufficient to sustain light physical labor for up to 8 hours, sit and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
• On rare occasions may be required to lift a client, up to 200 pounds with assistance

Download an application and return it by email to Human Resources at HR@GatewayCenter.org or in person to Gateway Center.

• Gateway Center
• 850 Congress Avenue
• Pacific Grove, CA 93950
• Tel: 831.372.8002 ext. 213

Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job poster. Do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers.