Caregiver / IDD Direct Support Professional (CCL) | $19.67/hr+| Urgently Hiring

Home of Guiding Hands; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Home of Guiding Hands in Lemon Grove, CA is urgently hiring experienced caregivers and Direct Support Professionals to help individuals with IDD live as independently as possible. As a Direct Support Professional, you work in residential homes, assist with daily living, and support goals, routines, and community activities.

The role requires at least 12 months IDD experience, a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid, and a valid CA driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience working with individuals with IDD.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Valid California driver's license with at least 24 months driving experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and provide person-centered support.
• Patience and dependability to support others.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Support individuals' goals and routines.
• Facilitate community activities and appointments.
• Provide positive behavioral and emotional support.
• Administer and document medications.
• Complete daily documentation and transport clients in agency vehicles.
• Collaborate with a supportive care team.

Skills

IDD experience

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license (CA)

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Caregiver / IDD Direct Support Professional (CCL) | $19.67/hr+| Urgently Hiring

Job Category : Residential CCL

Requisition Number : CAREG001068

• Posted : August 12, 2026


• Full-Time


• On-site

Locations

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Lemon Grove, CA 91945, USA

Description

Caregiver / IDD Direct Support Professional (CCL)| $19.67/hr | Urgently Hiring

$19.67/hour | Full-Time | San Diego County | Benefits Eligible

We are urgently hiring experienced caregivers and Direct Support Professionals!

Home of Guiding Hands is looking for compassionate and dependable people with experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) .

Elkhorn - PM Shift | 40 Hours

• Sunday: OFF


• Monday: 1 PM-9 PM


• Tuesday: 1 PM-9 PM


• Thursday: 1 PM-9 PM


• Friday: 1 PM-9 PM


• Saturday: 1 PM-9 PM

Elkhorn - PM Shift | 40 Hours

• Sunday: 1 PM-9 PM


• Monday: 2 PM-10 PM


• Tuesday: 2 PM-10 PM
  
• Thursday: OFF


• Friday: OFF


• Saturday: 2 PM-10 PM

Bermuda - PM Shift

• Sunday: 2 PM-10 PM


• Monday: 2 PM-10 PM


• Tuesday: 2 PM-10 PM


• Thursday: OFF


• Friday: OFF


• Saturday: 2 PM-10 PM

What You'll Do

As a Direct Support Professional, you'll work directly with individuals in one of our residential homes and help them live as independently as possible.

Your day may include:

• Assisting with personal care and daily living needs


• Supporting individualized goals and routines


• Helping with community activities and appointments


• Providing positive behavioral and emotional support


• Administering and documenting medications


• Completing daily documentation


• Transporting clients using agency vehicles


• Working closely with a supportive team

Experience Required

You must have at least 12 months of experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD).

You must also have:

• High school diploma or GED


• Current CPR/First Aid certification


• Valid California driver's license


• At least 24 months of licensed driving experience


• Ability to provide hands-on care and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.


• Patience, dependability, and a genuine desire to support others

Why Home of Guiding Hands?

At HGH, you're joining a team that has been serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for decades. Our mission is simple: to improve the lives of those we serve.

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