Valley CAPS

JOIN OUR TEAM OF DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

Direct Support Professionals assist individulas with intellectual and developmental disabilities to become independent and integrate into their community on their terms.

Requirements:
Must be 18years or older
Have a highschool diploma or equivalent
Must pass a criminal background
Physical, drug screen, and TB test

For more information visit www.valleycaps.org or call 209-576-1807 ext. 1234

✨Staff spotlight: Taylor
Taylor has been working at Valley CAPS for 2 years. She is an Area Coordinator and also a Registered Behavioral Technician. Her favorite thing about working at Valley CAPS is the participants. In the next 5 years she sees herself working as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst here af Valley CAPS. Taylor is continuing her education, attending WGU to obtain her Bachelors in Education. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her three children.

“Taylor recently put in a lot of hard work studying for and passing her CRBT certification! Since getting certified, she has really grown into her role. It has been awesome to watch her skills and confidence skyrocket every single day, especially in the ways she supports the participants we serve. Her growth directly translates to better care and experiences for everyone. Taylor is a massive asset to the Valley CAPS family and we are so lucky to have her on the team!” -Nathan Ayala (APD)

✨Participant spotlight: Nitnem

Nitnem has attended valley CAPS program for 3.5 years and says he loves it! His favorite memory from program was when he was elected as the Self Advocacy President, the first year he ran he didn’t get it, but he didn’t give up and ran again and this time he won. Another favorite memory was when he received a perfect attendance award at program. Outside of program he enjoys listening to music, watching tv, and spending time with his family.

“Nitnem is a great Self Advocate. Nitnem uses a wheelchair and shared with staff that he felt unsafe maneuvering his wheelchair over the rough terrain on an area of the sidewalk. Staff assisted him with finding the City of Manteca Website and making a concern / complaint about the sidewalk and the need of repair. A week later the sidewalk was repaired. Way to go, this is what it is all about! Advocating for ourselves and others!” -Rachelle (APD)

“He continues to show enthusiasm while working towards his goals and the ability to brighten the day of his peers and staff.” -Angela (PS)

Valley CAPS was honored to be a of part of the 24th Annual Remembrance Ceremony at Park View
Cemetery.
This event is brought together by advocates, community members, and families to remember those who lived in institutions.
At Park View cemetery in Manteca there are 2,284 cremated remains of those who died at Modesto State Hospital and Stockton State Hospital.
It is important that we remember their life, stories, and the impact that they have left on our community.
We remember that those 2,284 are not forgotten, they mattered and are remembered. We remember so that our horrible history is not repeated. May those buried in unmarked graves and whos stories we may never know guide us to a better tomorrow.

To wrap up DSP week at Valley CAPS our team received goodie bags which included matching tees.
We hope they felt our appreciation for all they do and the value they add day in and day out. We love our DSPs.

You’re all that and a bag of chips.
Our Direct support professionals had their favorite snacks from chips to waffles and all in between.
Lets get to snacking.

That’s bagel-licious 🥯
Our DSPs enjoyed some bagels, coffee and orange juice to get their day started.

Mission im-burrito-ble For our DSPs. San Jose taco truck made some yummy breakfast burritos. Great way to start the day 🌯

Showing our appreciation for our wonderful direct support professionals during DSP week. DSP week honors direct support professionals who provide daily support, care, and community inclusion for individuals with disabilities. Lunch from Panera was provided to staff.