Direct Support Professional

Creating a Legacy, Inc.; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Creating a Legacy, Inc. is seeking a Level 7 Home Direct Support Professional (DSP) in San Marcos, CA.

This role provides direct care, supervision, and individualized support to individuals with developmental disabilities, aligning with ISP and approved behavioral plans. You will collaborate with the home administrator and clinical team to maintain a structured, safe, and person-centered living environment, supporting daily living activities, behavioral interventions, health needs, and community

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–4 years in direct support, behavioral health, developmental disability services, or enhanced residential support preferred.
• California Driver’s License, clean driving record, and insurance when driving is essential.
• Must complete background checks, fingerprinting, and clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal care.
• Implement approved behavioral support plans and de-escalation techniques.
• Support ISP implementation and community integration.
• Recognize triggers, respond to escalating behaviors, and follow crisis protocols.
• Monitor health and safety, communicate concerns to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Behavioral support

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Safety awareness

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Level 7 Home Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct care, supervision, and individualized support to individuals with developmental disabilities who require a high level of assistance due to complex behavioral, medical, and daily living needs. The DSP promotes personal independence, dignity, safety, and quality of life by implementing each individual’s Individual Support Plan (ISP), approved behavioral support strategies, and established care protocols.The DSP works collaboratively with the home administrator, clinical team, and other support professionals to maintain a structured, safe, and person-centered living environment. Responsibilities include supporting individuals with daily living activities, implementing individualized behavioral interventions, monitoring health and safety needs, and promoting skill development, positive relationships, and meaningful community participation.Key ResponsibilitiesDirect Care and Daily Living Support: Provide individualized assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, meal preparation, household tasks, and other support needs based on each individual’s level of functioning.Behavioral Support: Implement approved behavioral support plans, proactive interventions, de-escalation strategies, and individualized behavior management techniques in accordance with required training and agency policies.ISP Implementation: Support individual goals, skill development, independence, and community integration in alignment with each person’s ISP and applicable behavioral guidelines.Crisis Prevention and Response: Recognize behavioral triggers, identify potential safety concerns, respond appropriately to escalating behaviors, follow established crisis response protocols, and promptly notify designated supervisors of incidents.Health and Safety Monitoring: Monitor individuals’ physical and behavioral well-being, recognize changes in health or support needs, and communicate concerns promptly to the appropriate personnel.Medication Administration: Administer medications only as authorized and trained, in accordance with applicable requirements, physician orders, and agency procedures. Maintain accurate medication administration records.Documentation and Reporting: Maintain timely and accurate daily notes, behavioral data, progress reports, medication records, incident reports, and other required documentation.Community Integration: Support participation in recreational, educational, social, and community-based activities while promoting individual choice, dignity, independence, and inclusion.Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively with administrators, clinical staff, coworkers, and other authorized members of the support team regarding individual needs, behavioral concerns, and progress.Training and Compliance: Attend required trainings, staff meetings, and supervision sessions. Maintain competency in required care and behavioral support procedures and comply with agency policies, confidentiality requirements, and applicable licensing and regulatory standards.Emergency Response: Follow established emergency procedures, respond appropriately to urgent situations, promptly report incidents, and assist in maintaining continuity of care during emergencies.Professional Accountability: Maintain reliable attendance, arrive on time for scheduled shifts, complete assigned duties, follow supervisory direction, and communicate scheduling or operational concerns promptly.Qualifications and RequirementsEducation: High School Diploma or GED required.Experience: One to four years of experience in direct support, behavioral health, developmental disability services, or enhanced residential support preferred. Experience supporting individuals with complex behavioral, medical, or daily living needs is highly desirable.Driver’s License: Valid California Driver’s License, clean driving record, and current automobile insurance required when driving is an essential function of the position.Background Clearance: Must successfully complete required background checks, fingerprinting, and applicable clearance requirements before beginning assigned duties, as required.Behavioral Support Skills: Ability to implement individualized behavioral support plans, recognize behavioral triggers, apply approved de-escalation techniques, and follow established crisis prevention and intervention protocols.Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with individuals receiving services, supervisors, clinical personnel, and other members of the support team.Documentation Skills: Ability to maintain accurate, objective, and timely documentation, including daily progress notes, behavioral data, medication records, and incident reports.Time Management and Reliability: Strong organizational skills, punctuality, accountability, and the ability to manage assigned responsibilities in a structured residential setting requiring consistent supervision and individualized support.Safety and Judgment: Ability to recognize potential health and safety risks, respond appropriately to behavioral or medical concerns, follow emergency procedures, and promptly seek supervisory assistance when an individual's safety or well-being is at risk.Training Requirements: Must successfully complete all required agency training and maintain applicable certifications, competencies, and clearances required for the assigned position and Level 7 home.Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including providing direct care and assistance with daily living activities, with reasonable accommodation where required by law.#Cali1 #CALI1