A Non Profit OrganizationHUMAN RESOURCES: 1721 Westwind DriveBakersfield, CA 93301 Position: Direct Care Staff - Supported Living ServicesHours: Varied, based on business needsReports to: Program Facilitator Position Summary: This position will provide assistance and support to clients in a home setting.The goal of Direct Care Staff is to help clients gain independence through providing assistance with daily living skills. Job Responsibilities: • Coach/assist clients with daily living including personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation, emergency responses, social interaction, and grocery shopping and medical appointments. • Follow SLS health and safety plans and follow physician's direction for client care. • Ensures/records client is taking vitamins, or prescription medication. • Provides client transportation in an insured personal or company vehicle. • Ensures Individual Service Plans are followed for each client. • Completes and submits all required paperwork as required by Valley Adult Services andValley Achievement Center. • Assists client with finding appropriate social activities. • Performs shift requirements per supervisor and client support plans. • Assists client with budgeting, including but limited to: cashing checks, balancing cash box, maintaining a bill paying calendar. • Follows all policies and procedures as outlined in VAC handbook. • Ensure client safety at all times. • Maintain close proximity to client at all times. • Maintain the client's house binder and notify Lead Staff of any concerns regarding client programming. • Implement VAC techniques and approved methods of intervention for client behavior(s). • Maintain a professional and objective relationship with clients, parents, VAC vendors, supervisors and other employees. • Protect and uphold client confidentiality at all times. • Collect, record, and maintain accurate data pertaining to client's IPP/ISP goals. • May work with a variety of clients within the Autism Spectrum or with otherDevelopmental Disabilities. • Complete daily assigned job responsibilities at the beginning or end of shift. • Ability to exercise appropriate Professional Assault Crisis Training Techniques (Pro-ACT) when necessary. • Follow appropriate chain of command when faced with concerns related to clients, parents, VAC vendors, supervisors and other employees. • Attends, and actively participates in, all required employee meetings. • Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and personal accountability; looks for ways to improve or promote quality. • Adheres to all VAC policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook. • Actively participate in community based instruction throughout the year, and actively participate in water activities (changing into appropriate swim attire is required, as outlined the VAC Dress Code). • Exemplifies VAC's Mission, Vision and Core Values. • Performs other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications: • Required to have a safe, reliable and insured vehicle on hand during all scheduled shifts. • Prior experience working with adults with developmental disabilities preferred. • Ability to follow goals and objectives established for each client. • Ability to work any shift as required by the supervisor or the client needs. • Must be 18 years of age to work in the SLS Program. • Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) with students, parents, VAC vendors, supervisors and other employees. • Ability to work as a team, and independently without direct supervision; actively participate and collaborate with other team members. • Knowledge of crisis management techniques preferred. • Ability to maintain composure remain objective, demonstrate sound judgment and react effectively in challenging situations. • Flexible and adaptable to client, program, and organizational changes. • Exhibits a positive, solution oriented and motivating demeanor at all times.