Direct Support Staff

Oceanside Supported Living strives to ensure a better quality of life for people with disabilities. We provide high quality, compassionate, and dependable care for individuals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Enjoy a rewarding position and be a member of a team committed to assisting people with disabilities to live and thrive as independently as possible.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking an individual who will be providing support and in-home care for one of our adult clients with developmental disabilities. Compensation is $20 hourly. Starting schedule is 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, but days and hours can be flexible.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

1) Must be extremely patient and compassionate.

2) Works well with an induvial who suffers from anxiety.

3) Has the ability to redirect situations of conflict with calming activities; such as, playing games, writing and journaling activities, looking at photographs, or soothing client with visits to the ocean, or going on drives with coastal scenery.

4) Interested in conversing about sports is a plus! (Sharks hockey, Giants baseball, Golden state Warriors).

5) Applicants well versed in working with individuals with behavioral health issues is strongly desired.

Requirements:

All applicants must be 18 years and older

Applicants must be fluent in English

We conduct a Department of Justice Live Scan on all potential employees.

We conduct DMV & reference checks. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a clean driving record (as defined by the Motor Vehicle Record standards)

Standard First Aid and Adult CPR certified is required (we provide the training & certification)

Valid DL, auto insurance and auto registration.

If you meet the requirements listed above, please take a moment to complete our online application:

http://osl.ersp.biz/employment/

Oceanside Supported Living is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

License/Certification:

Driver's License

Work Location:

In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid orientation

Paid sick time

Paid training

Referral program

Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift

Morning shift

Weekends as needed