Caregiver – Support Adults with Disabilities

Modern Support Services; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Modern Support Services in California is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily life and community settings. You will mentor, teach, and advocate while honoring individual choices and goals.

The role offers flexible scheduling with 2-, 4-, and 8-hour shifts, including day, afternoon, and weekend options. Compensation is $20–$24 per hour plus benefits for eligible full-time employees, and opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Reliable transportation and a California driver's license.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Weekend availability on rotating schedule.
• Experience in caregiving or human services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living skills, routines, and personal care.
• Help individuals access their communities and participate in meaningful activities.
• Assist with medical appointments.
• Encourage social connections and positive peer interactions.
• Support recreational activities and personal interests.
• Promote health, safety, independence, and self-advocacy.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Help adults with disabilities build independence and live meaningful lives!

Are you compassionate, dependable, and looking for work that matters? Join our team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in their daily lives and communities.

Whether you have experience in caregiving or human services--or are interested in starting a rewarding career helping others--we encourage you to apply!

What We Offer

• $20-$24 per hour
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Flexible scheduling, A variety of shift lengths and schedules to fit your availability, including 2-, 4-, and 8-hour shifts.
• Health insurance for eligible full-time employees
• Ongoing training, guidance, and feedback from supportive leadership
• A collaborative team and opportunities for professional growth

What You'll Do

As a DSP, you'll serve as a mentor, teacher, and advocate while respecting each person's choices, preferences, and goals. Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting daily living skills, routines, and personal care
• Helping individuals access their communities and participate in meaningful activities
• Assisting with medical appointments
• Encouraging social connections and positive peer interactions
• Supporting recreational activities and personal interests
• Promoting health, safety, independence, and self-advocacy

What We're Looking For

• Compassion, patience, reliability, and respect for adults with disabilities
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and teamwork
• A willingness to learn and support each person's individual needs

Requirements

• At least 21 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation and a valid California driver's license
• Ability to pass a background check
• Weekend availability as part of a rotating schedule

Previous experience in caregiving, direct support, or human services is a plus.

If you've worked as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide (HHA), Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Respite Worker, Teacher's Aide, Special Education Assistant, Paraprofessional, Job Coach, Day Program Staff Member, Childcare Worker, Youth Mentor, Camp Counselor, Medical Assistant, Behavioral Health Technician, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Rehabilitation Aide, Residential Counselor, Community Support Worker, or Volunteer Coordinator, your experience could translate well into a Direct Support Professional role.

Experience supporting a family member with a disability, volunteering, tutoring, or working in other helping roles can also provide valuable skills. Your compassion, patience, creativity, and ability to build relationships can make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

We provide ongoing training and guidance to help you build your skills while supporting individuals with daily activities, community participation, and greater independence.

Know American Sign Language (ASL)?

we have opportunities for applicants with ASL knowledge!

Build meaningful connections while helping adults with IDD work toward their goals.

Schedule:

Day shifts, Afternoon shifts, and weekend shifts

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.