Direct Care Staff - Individualized Skills & Socialization

Description

Make a Difference Every Day!

Do you enjoy helping others, building relationships, and making a positive difference in someone's life? Bay Area Rehabilitation Center (BARC) is looking for caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Direct Care Staff to support individuals with disabilities in developing life skills, building friendships, increasing independence, and participating in meaningful daily activities.

In this role, you'll be part of a team that helps individuals reach their personal goals while creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment. Whether you're leading an activity, helping someone develop everyday skills, or encouraging participation in a group or community outing, your work will have a meaningful impact every day.

Experience working with individuals with disabilities is a plus, but a positive attitude, patience, reliability, and a genuine desire to help others are just as important.

 Previous experience is preferred, but we encourage candidates with the right attitude and willingness to learn to apply. 

What You'll Do

• Provide hands-on support and encouragement to individuals with disabilities throughout the day.
• Lead and participate in fun, meaningful activities, including arts and crafts, games, exercise, social activities, and life-skills development.
• Help participants build independence with communication, daily routines, personal care, and other everyday skills as appropriate.
• Encourage social interaction, friendships, decision-making, and participation in group activities.
• Support individuals during community outings and recreational activities.
• Follow each participant's individual service plan and provide support based on their needs, abilities, and goals.
• Assist with mobility, personal care, and behavioral support when needed and as trained.
• Maintain a clean, safe, respectful, and supportive environment.
• Document daily activities, observations, and participant progress accurately.
• Communicate with team members and supervisors to provide consistent, quality care.
• Follow all required safety procedures, organizational policies, and applicable state regulations.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, patient, dependable, and ready to be an active part of our team.

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• A genuine interest in helping individuals with disabilities live fuller, more independent lives.
• Dependability, a positive attitude, and good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when handling challenging situations.
• Basic reading, writing, and documentation skills.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, and assisting participants with mobility or personal care as needed.
• Successful completion of required background checks and other employment requirements.

Preferred, but not required:

• Previous experience in direct care, caregiving, childcare, education, healthcare, or disability services.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain required certifications.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Bilingual communication skills, including Spanish or American Sign Language.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and retirement/401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Monday - Friday, no weekends
• A supportive and collaborative team environment

Why Join BARC?

At Bay Area Rehabilitation Center, you can be part of a team that helps individuals with disabilities develop skills, build relationships, and participate more fully in their communities.

If you are looking for meaningful work where patience, compassion, and encouragement make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today to join the BARC team.