Pay Range: $17.50 to $18.50 Hourly

Job Type: Full Time or Part Time

Location: Santa Barbara

Up to $750 Sign-On Bonus

Job Title: Direct Support Professional I/II, Independent & Supported Living Services

Momentum WORK, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional I & II in Santa Barbara, CA. Direct Support Professional responsibilities include exhibiting compassion, supporting residents, and ensuring a safe environment. They foster independence and personal choice by guiding individuals in acquiring necessary skills, such as social behavior or interpersonal competence so individuals have greater self-reliance in their day-to-day lives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides on-the-job training to program participants in groups and/or individually.
• Responsible for providing skill or developmental training in various activities as designated; assists with personal care (including toileting/changing)/hygiene.
• Maintains accurate and current records such as daily participant documentation.
• Contributes to positive relations between community members, program participants, vendors, and other Agency staff.
• Trains program participants in accessing public transportation and assists them with community integration.
• Monitors, tracks, and assists program participants in goal achievement.
• Organizes social and vocational groups in promoting independence.
• Complies with all Momentum Inc. program policies, CARF accreditation standards, TCRC, CAL/OSHA policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work at other Momentum WORK, Inc. locations, when needed.
• Other related duties and responsibilities on an as needed basis

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of experience working with persons with developmental and/or other disabilities in individual and/or group settings preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to complete tasks with numerous interruptions.
• Compassion and respect for persons with disabilities
• Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding because people served may have intellectual, emotional, or behavioral challenges, in addition to physical limitations.
• Must have reliable phone.  
• Valid CA Driver’s License: must have an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the Agency’s insurance carrier and by Agency policy.

BENEFITS:

• Travel Stipend 
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Paid Time- Off
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Friends & Family Referral Bonus
• Direct Deposit
• Anniversary Bonus
• On-the-job Training Provided

Join our team today!