Direct Support Professional

Evolve Day Services; Covina (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid holidays off

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone stipend

Sick and Vacation pay

Job summary

EVOLVE Day Services in Covina, CA is hiring compassionate DSPs for our Adult Day Program serving adults with developmental disabilities. The role emphasizes structured support, community outings, and activity-based supervision during weekday hours.

We offer paid training in behavior management, crisis response, and DSP certification, plus benefits including medical/dental/vision, holidays, mileage reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of full-time DSP experience in a behavioral management program.
• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Must hold a California driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Must communicate effectively in written and spoken English and pass DOJ/FBI checks.

Skills

DSP experience

English communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

We are an Adult Day Program (ADP) serving adults with developmental disabilities. Our goal is to provide a highly structured environment with an emphasis on enhancing every individual’s positive attributes. EVOLVE Day Services assists individuals in the community (accessing parks, recreational centers, museums, etc.) and at our program site in Covina. WHAT DO WE PROVIDE OUR EMPLOYEES? We provide PAID training on Behavior Management, Crisis Response Training, and obtaining Direct Support Professional (DSP 1 & 2) Certification. PAID Medical/Dental/Vision and Group Life Insurance; PAID Holidays off; PAID Mileage and Cell Phone reimbursement and oppportunity for advancement into our management team

WHO WE NEED:

Enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated individuals to join our growing team of professionals with the following minimum qualifications:

• No less than one (1) year full-time experience as a DSP working in a behavioral management program (preferred).
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a California driver’s license, valid with a good driving record.
• Use own vehicle to transport clients, provide proof of liability insurance and vehicle must be in good working condition (safety inspection required).
• Must be able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
• The employee must be eligible & maintain eligibility for employment by ensuring a criminal record clearance (DOJ/FBI) and DMV eligibility for driving for the duration of employment.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Opportunity to work convenient hours from Monday through Friday 8:00 am -3:00 pm, closed holidays.
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone stipend
• Sick and Vacation pay to Full Time Staff
• 401 (K) Retirement Plan with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life