JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Supportive Living Services Manager and/or Director of Programs, the Support
Professional (SP) supports individuals living with Intellectual disabilities to have quality of
life. The Support Professional promotes the health, safety, and well-being of individuals. Support
Professionals serve as advocates for the individuals.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Provides direct support to the individuals that are living within their own home.
Performs personal care tasks as needed, including supervision, and cueing with basic personal
hygiene and grooming, meal prep, feeding, ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related
tasks.
Fosters positive relationships between support professionals and individuals.
Ensures individuals safety and maintains a safe environment.
Reminds and assists individuals with self-administration of medications.
Encourages self-help activities.
Reports changes in individual’s condition or family situation to Supportive Living Services
Manager
and/or SCRC’s Director of Programs.
Documents services provided in electronic charting system (Therap).
Supports individuals in home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, and bed-
making.
Assists individuals in planning meals, shopping for groceries, medical appointments, and/or
running errands with individuals as needed.
Assists with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs, as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Direct Support Professional Certificate (preferred); Year 1 & Year 2
Must have or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification, proof required.
Must have a valid California Driver’s License and automobile insurance, proof required.
Must be able to lift and move 50+ lbs.
Candidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a
Live Scan background check, Pre-employment physical and TB test.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with experience. Full-time employees have access to excellent benefits
including generous paid time off, sick time, and 6 paid holidays. Exceptional health, dental,
vision, matching 403b retirement plan, and mileage reimbursement.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Employment with Southern Caregiver Resource Center (SCRC), as a non-profit agency, allows
individuals with direct student loans to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
While each department has their specific roles, our staff prides itself on working together to
support the whole agency. Come be a part of a team where you can take pride in knowing that you are
making a difference in our community and the people we serve!
