# Direct Support Professional: Prader-Willi Syndrome

**Company:** [Lifehouse Agency](null/companies/v3888PqygDsaXGC5pVMEb6.md)
**Location:** Novato, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Department:** Programs

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## Description

**Why work for us? Simple – We love what we do!**  
**Ready to make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)?**  

At Lifehouse, we focus on helping each person we support have the opportunity to lead a full life in their community.  
Our employees teach valuable daily life skills to people in the Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) living in their own homes. They create and maintain a safe, and life-enhancing environment for adults with PWS, a serious genetic disorder with unique neurological, physical, behavioral, and psychological characteristics helping them live full lives.

**What you will be doing:**

-   Provide training and assistance to the people you support so that they achieve their personal goals and those identified in their person-centered plans.
-   Teach independent living skills such as household tasks, money management, life skills and assistance with personal hygiene and care activities daily.
-   Support community integration and development of social skills through recreational and community engagement activities.
-   Monitor medication and accompany the people you support to medical appointments.
-   Ensure dietary management by maintaining food security and implementing individual menu plans as established by a dietician and maintain weight records.
-   Participate in the programmatic routine of physical activity designed to strengthen bones, increase muscle mass, and improve overall body composition.
-   Contribute to the development and documentation of behavior support plans.
-   Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and third-party agencies.
-   Participate in team meetings and training as well as agency-wide training opportunities.

**Why you should apply:**

-   You will make a difference and have fun while you work.
-   You will be part of a great team working towards integration and changing the perception of people with developmental disabilities in the community.
-   Competitive pay, starting at $29/hr.
-   Outstanding benefits, including medial, employer-funded HRA, dental, vision, Life, LTD, EAP, FSA, retirement with employer match, pet insurance, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

**What you will bring:**

-   Friendly, helpful attitude, willing to go the extra mile.
-   Experience working with individuals with I/DD - or other experience you find would be helpful for this position.
-   CA driver's license and a clean driving record.
-   Ability to pass LiveScan fingerprint clearance.
-   Ability to lift 50lbs.
-   A positive outlook and the urge to make a difference.
-   Prior experience with PWS strongly preferred, but not required
-   Prior experience working as a DSP, CNA, or similar role in a related field

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time; Primarily roughly 3pm-10pm shifts, and flexible weekend availability.  
Pay: $29.00 per hour  
Work Location: In person - Novato, California  
Benefits:

-   401(k)
-   401(k) matching
-   Dental insurance
-   Employee assistance program
-   Flexible schedule
-   Flexible spending account
-   Health insurance
-   Life insurance
-   Paid time off
-   Referral program

Lifehouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time