$1,000 Sign-On Bonus* DSP (Direct Support Professional) – Porterville, CA

Adjoin is offering a sign on bonus of $1,000 to new Direct Support Professionals between the dates of October 25 and November 30, 2021!

Initial $500 payable once employee has completed orientation and training as agreed.

Adjoin employees must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated by Nov 30.

Applicants must provide proof of at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine prior to their first day of employment and complete full vaccination by Nov.

30th.

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Please complete the online application on our website:

www.adjoin.org/join-us

Build relationships with individuals while supporting their independence!

At Adjoin (formerly Community Catalysts of California), we provide 1-on-1 support to individuals in their homes and in the community.

At Adjoin, we embrace diversity and inclusion.

We foster creativity, teamwork, and fun!

We are looking for individuals to work in the Porterville, CA area.

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We strive to create a working environment that encourages:
TEAMWORK
INDEPENDENCE
TRUST
COMMUNITY
TRANSPARENCY
& GROWTH!
At Adjoin, we know our employees have diverse and individual needs and have gone a step beyond the standard, cookie-cutter benefits package that other organizations offer.

We have thoughtfully designed a unique package that goes above and beyond!:
Medical coverage starting at $0 per month for employee-only
Extremely generous retirement matching
100% Employer-paid long-term disability coverage
100% Employer-paid employee and dependent life insurance
Employee Wellness program with fun incentives, prizes and chances to connect with your peers
Mental health resources (EAP) with 5 free counseling sessions per year (for you AND your dependents)
Volunteer program with paid volunteer hours for a cause of your choice
Dental, Flexible Spending Account, paid time off, holidays, and more!
OUR DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS ACHIEVE SUCCESS BY:
Providing the client with appropriate and effective services such as support and training programs
Serving each client in the least restrictive environment
Increasing the independence of all clients served
Assisting each person with improving his/her quality of life
Participating in client evaluations through task analysis and other requested assessment devices
Providing direct service as needed and required
Providing total care services as needed (i.e.

bathing, brushing teeth, brief changes, etc.)
Performing all duties of a direct service provider as assigned.
SKILLS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Must be 18 years of age or older with a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
CPR certification (will provide training within 45 days & it must be completed during that time frame)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Some of our clients are physically impaired and require assistance into and out of wheelchairs and other assistive devices.

The Direct Service Professional must be able to perform such tasks on an urgent or emergency basis.

Many of the jobs/activities in which our clients engage require physical exertion on the part of the Community Catalysts of California staff person (i.e., walking (75% of workday), climbing stairs (10% workday but on a frequent basis), lifting (10% of workday but on a frequent basis), stretching, bending, etc.).

A Direct Service professional must have the ability to talk, hear, and see in order to assist the client in his/her/their quest for independence.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The Direct Support Professional must be capable of making on-site visits to clients, agencies and employers.

Often these on-site visits are at a distance from the office and no regular means of public transportation exists.

Overnight travel is rare, but may be required for training and as part of a client’s program.

A Direct Support Professional may transport a client as part of his/her/their job duties.
Adjoin does not furnish transportation or vehicles for its employees however, mileage is reimbursed.

A reliable means of transportation, valid California license and insurance is required.
He/she/they must successfully pass a screening for illicit drug use prior to employment.
He/she/they must possess a record clear from past felonious criminal activity and submit to a Department of Justice criminal activity background check.
Our client case management platform requires employees to utilize a mobile smart device (i.e.

cell phone/tablet) with reliable internet connectivity and data to complete certain essential job tasks.

This position requires the employee to have a mobile smart device available to perform certain required essential functions, for which reasonable reimbursement is provided to the employee.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.25 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Holidays
Night shift
On call
Overtime
Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
Signing bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
Because we are an essential business we do have to work in person with clients.

For this reason, Adjoin provides PPE and has very regulated cleaning procedures in place.

Our main priority is ensuring that our employees and clients are safe.

Application Question(s):
Do you have open availability?

Yes/No
Are you available to work weekends?

Yes/No
Part Time/Full time?

Please specify:
Do you have a reliable vehicle?

Yes/No
Adjoin employees must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated by Nov 30.

Applicants must provide proof of at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine prior to their first day of employment and complete full vaccination by Nov.

30th.

Please acknowledge that you have read and understand this statement: Y/N
Are you able to work in and/or commute to the Porterville area?

Yes/No
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
CA Driver’s License and CA Auto Insurance (Required)
Shift availability:
Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)
Day Shift (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
50% (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations