Direct Support Professional

Modern Support Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible schedules

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Modern Support Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Granada Hills to provide hands-on support for adults with I/DD in daily living and community activities. You will mentor individuals, advocate for personal goals, and help them access community resources and healthcare services.

This role emphasizes compassionate, outgoing individuals who want to grow a long-term career in social services, education, or healthcare, with flexible shifts and supportive leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Clear, respectful communication and a collaborative approach.
• A genuine passion for helping others with willingness to learn and grow.
• At least 21 years of age with reliable transportation, a CA driver's license, and ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, hands-on support to individuals with I/DD in daily living, personal care, and community activities.
• Mentor and advocate, helping each person work toward goals such as communication, independence, and social connections.
• Accompany clients at community outings, recreational activities, and medical appointments, ensuring safety and engagement.
• Encourage positive peer interactions and help clients build healthy relationships.
• Follow individual support plans and communicate observations to the team, ensuring high-quality support.

Skills

Judgement

Communication

Collaboration

Compassion

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Granada Hills

Company Overview

We are a diverse, mission-driven human services organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Granada Hills and surrounding communities. Our team is passionate about helping each person live a fuller, more independent, and more connected life.

Working in an energetic, team-oriented environment, our staff collaborate closely to provide person-centered support, build real-life skills, and create meaningful opportunities for community inclusion.

The Opportunity

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will do work that matters every single day. You will mentor, teach, guide, and advocate for adults with I/DD, helping them build confidence, access your community, and achieve personal goals.

This is an excellent opportunity if you are compassionate, outgoing, and looking for a role where you can grow your skills in human services while having a direct, positive impact on people's lives. With flexible shifts, training, and supportive leadership, this position can be a strong step toward a long-term career in social services, education, or healthcare.

What You'll Do

• Provide respectful, hands-on support to individuals with I/DD in their daily living, personal care, and community activities.
• Serve as a mentor and advocate, helping each person work toward personal goals such as communication, independence, and social connections.
• Accompany and support clients at community outings, recreational activities, and medical appointments, ensuring safety, dignity, and engagement.
• Encourage and model positive peer interactions, helping clients build and maintain healthy relationships.
• Follow individual support plans, communicate observations to the team, and collaborate with supervisors and coworkers to ensure consistent, high-quality support.

What Success Looks Like

• Within the first few months, you build trusting, respectful relationships with the individuals you support and learn their routines, preferences, and goals.
• Individuals you work with are more engaged in community and recreational activities and demonstrate progress in independence or social skills.
• Documentation, communication with the team, and follow-through on support plans are accurate, timely, and consistent.
• You are a reliable, positive presence on the team, demonstrating good judgment in day-to-day decisions and responding calmly and effectively to challenges.

What We're Looking For

• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to stay calm and think clearly in changing situations.
• Clear, respectful communication and a collaborative approach to working with clients, families, and team members.
• A genuine passion for helping others, with the willingness to learn, take feedback, and grow within the role.
• At least 21 years of age, with reliable transportation, a valid CA Driver's License, and the ability to pass a background check; prior human services experience and/or American Sign Language skills are a plus.

Benefits

• Benefits for full-time positions, including health insurance, flexible schedules, and opportunities for training and development
• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
• Day shifts with rotating weekends; in-person role with 4-hour and 8-hour shifts available