Direct Support Professional - Escondido, CA

Redwood-Family-Care-Network; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA / FSA

EAP

Employee discount program

PTO

Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay

401(k)

Roth option

Tuition discount Capella University

Job summary

Redwood Family Care Network in Escondido, CA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to promote health, safety and well-being for individuals with developmental disabilities. You will advocate for clients and help maintain quality of life in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include outlining daily routines, assisting with meals and personal care, and transporting clients when needed. Requires CA driver’s license, relevant certificates or willingness to obtain, and successful

Qualifications

• Direct Support Professional certifications preferred or willingness to obtain.
• First Aid/CPR and CPI certifications preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Candidate must be at least 21 years old and have a CA driver's license.
• Background check completed successfully prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Outline and implement daily routines for clients per Individual Program Plan.
• Assist clients with bathroom needs and personal care.
• Help with dressing and clothing changes as required.
• Prepare meals and assist with cleanup after eating.
• Transport clients in company vans from home to facility when needed.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Safety awareness

Daily routine planning

Advocacy

Education

Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2

First Aid / CPR

CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention

California Driver’s License

Background check clearance

Job description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional
Hourly Rate: $20 - $22/hr.
Shifts Needed: AM
Job Status: Full-Time
Work Locations: Escondido, CA

Redwood Family Care Network is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Our Mission is to provide World Classperson-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments.

Our employees share their passion to make a positive impact in the lives of others.We are looking forindividuals who share our Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

TheDirect Support Professionalsupports individuals with developmental disabilities by promoting their health, safety and well-being. Our Direct Support Professionals proudly serve as an advocate to improve the overall quality of life for our clients.

Essential Functions:

• Outline and prepare daily routine(s) for clients' (visual and active) as written in Individual Program Plan.
• Assist clients with bathroom needs.
• Change clients' undergarments and/or clothing if needed.
• Prepare daily meals and assist with clean-up.
• Pick-up/drop-off clients in company vans from/to their home/facility (if necessary).

Education and Experience:

• Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2 (Preferred or willing to obtain)
• First Aid / CPR and CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention (Preferred or willing to obtain)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a California Driver’s License
• Candidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 30lbs.
• Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Benefits: Full-Time

• Comprehensive benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
• HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• EAP (Employee assistance program)
• Employee discount program
• PTO (Paid time off)
• Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
• Pre-Tax 401(k)
• After-Tax Roth
• Tuition discount through Capella University

Benefits: Part-Time

• Sick Time
• EAP (Employee assistance program)
• Employee discount program
• Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
• Tuition discount through Capella University

Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerancestance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support.

All applicants are subject to a background check. Once a conditional offer is made and a background check has been completed, if Redwood Family Care Network is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of employment.

Work Remotely : No

Careers website: https://www.redwoodfcn.com/careers/

Providing Excellent Support and Advocacy

10 DAYS AGO Full Time | Part Time

Changing Lives Shaping The Future

Location/Region: Escondido, CA Posted on Broadbean Programmatic 2026-09-01