Direct Support Professional: Empower Lives & Independence

AbleLight; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid training and professional dev.

Career advancement opportunities

Variety of schedule options

Supportive team environment

Meaningful work that changes lives

Job summary

AbleLight in California is seeking a Direct Support Professional to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently and achieve personal goals. You’ll build trusting relationships and provide companionship, mentorship, and advocacy to support daily living and community participation.

Join a mission-driven team offering paid training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives

Qualifications

• Demonstrates positive, outgoing personality and ability to connect with people.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Dependable, professional attitude with ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, positive relationships with the people you support.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and personal growth.
• Assist with daily living activities and community participation
• Help individuals reach personal goals and celebrate successes
• Provide companionship, mentorship, and advocacy
• Create meaningful experiences both at home and in the community

Skills

Positive personality

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Dependable

Independent & team

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

AbleLight in California is seeking a Direct Support Professional to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently and achieve personal goals. You’ll build trusting relationships and provide companionship, mentorship, and advocacy to support daily living and community participation.

Join a mission-driven team offering paid training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives