Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Direct Support Professionals/Direct Care Workers/Direct Care Staff/ Direct Care Professionals/Direct Support Caregivers/Caregivers/CNA's are needed for Serra Center's 6 bed Residential Care Facilities, serving adults with intellectual disabilities. The homes are licensed by the CA Department of Public Health and located in Fremont, CA.
With 47 years of experience and community relationships, Serra Center’s dedicated team of nurses, physicians and program professionals work directly with each individual and their family to develop a personal care plan that focuses on each individual’s medical and support care needs, while facilitating individual choice, goals and dreams.
Skills learned in this position provide valuable professional experience for individuals interested in health care, nursing, social work, recreation therapy, counseling!
Job Responsibilities:
- provide support and care with activities of daily living in accordance with individual's training goals, facilitate socialization and community activities
- administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician's orders and nursing care plans
- receive monthly in-service training to meet on-going educational requirements and licensing requirements for CNA's
Work Schedules:
- Week-day shifts: 2pm-10pm -or- 3pm-8pm
- Weekend Shifts: 6am-2pm -or- 2pm-10pm
- Overnight Awake (NOC) Friday, Sat, Sun: 10pm-8am -or- 10pm-6am
- On-Call: Accept open shifts based on your availability
Benefits:
- Full-time Benefits: PPO or HMO Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension Plan (employer/employee funded), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance (employer funded) paid Sick Leave, paid Vacation Leave, 11 paid Holidays, Company Discount Purchasing Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Part-time Benefits: Paid Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Company Discount Purchasing Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program
Serra Center is a non-profit corporation committed to providing dignity, respect and choice to individuals with intellectual disabilities since 1975.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Experience in working with people with elderly or developmental disabilities
- Be able to pass DOJ clearance, pre-employment physical and TB test clearance
- A current CNA license is a plus but not required
YOU can make a difference; join our team TODAY!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fremont, CA 94536: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Developmental disabilities experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medication administration: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Civic, Welfare & Social Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver roles across Serra Center's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Civic, Welfare & Social Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £17 - £17 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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