Direct Support Professional (Hesperia)

Village Improvement Project, Inc.; Hesperia (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Health plans

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Employee discounts

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

VIP, Inc. in California is seeking a Direct Service Advisor (DSA) to empower individuals with disabilities and help them pursue independence within our community.

As a DSA, you will create personalized job activities, supervise transportation, provide supportive supervision, train for success, and document daily progress to help clients reach their goals. This hourly role offers Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Availability to work Mon-Thu 7:30–3:30 and Fri 7:30–2:30.
• 21+ years old with a valid driver’s license, insurance, car registration, and a clean driving record.
• Own a dependable vehicle for client transportation.
• Passion for helping others and making a positive impact.
• Hourly pay: $19.00–$21.00 per hour.
• Health plans, disability and insurance options.
• Employer-paid life insurance and 401(k) savings plan.
• Employee discounts on parks, retail, movies, grocery stores, and more.
• Paid time off & holidays.

Responsibilities

• Create Personalized Job Activities: Design and schedule daily activities that introduce clients to job opportunities aligned with their unique interests.
• Community Supervision & Transport: Safely transport a small group of three clients in your own vehicle from VIP's office to various community locations (mileage reimbursement provided).
• Supportive Supervision: Provide individual and group supervision both in the community and during on-site activities, creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.
• Training for Success: Employ diverse training strategies to help clients reach their personal, vocational, social, and physical goals.
• Document Progress: Maintain daily case notes and provide constructive feedback, helping to track and support clients' progression toward their program goals.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Communication

Job description

Why VIP?

At VIP, Inc., people are the heart of our mission. With over 200 passionate team members, we are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. Every year, we support over 750 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them build the skills needed to succeed in the workplace and thrive independently.

As a Direct Service Advisor (DSA) at VIP, you’ll play a key role in empowering individuals with disabilities and engaging them within our community!

This role offers the chance to foster a sense of belonging and inclusion, helping clients experience everything our community has to offer. You’ll support clients as they pursue job opportunities, guide their personal development, and prepare them for the workforce. With a focus on building skills and creating opportunities, you’ll help shape their journey toward independence, confidence, and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Create Personalized Job Activities: Design and schedule daily activities that introduce clients to job opportunities aligned with their unique interests.
• Community Supervision & Transport: Safely transport a small group of three clients in your own vehicle from VIP's office to various community locations (mileage reimbursement provided).
• Supportive Supervision: Provide individual and group supervision both in the community and during on-site activities, creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.
• Training for Success: Employ diverse training strategies to help clients reach their personal, vocational, social, and physical goals.
• Document Progress: Maintain daily case notes and provide constructive feedback, helping to track and support clients' progression toward their program goals.

Requirements

• Availability: Able to work Monday through Thursday (7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) and Friday (7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.).
• Age & License: 21 years or older with a valid driver’s license, insurance, car registration, and a clean driving record.
• Reliable Transportation: Must have a dependable vehicle for client transportation.
• Passion for Helping Others: A deep commitment to making a positive impact on clients’ lives.
• Hourly Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour.
• Health & Wellness: Quality, affordable health plans with additional voluntary disability and insurance options.
• Life & Retirement: Employer-paid life insurance and 401(k) savings plan.
• Employee Discounts: Discounts on theme parks, retail, movies, grocery stores, and more.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

Other job titles may include: DSP, Job Coach, Direct Support Professional, and Caregiver.

VIP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge is based on the job requirement, individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. VIP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability (includes physical or mental), citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, civil union or domestic partnership status, military or veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.